Union Alien Resident

Union Alien Resident or Resident Alien

A Union Alien Resident is a class of Non-Cit that was born outside Union Space but since then has immigrated into Union Space. The term does not apply when the individual's society becomes a part of Union Space (members of that society become Proto Citizens.)

A Union Alien Resident is restricted in many ways: They can not vote, they need a travel permit and must pay full price (No subsidized travel) Can not use GalNet for free (Basic Citizen Services) Can not open a Bank account (Unless a Citizen co signs)

Any Resident Alien may approach a Customs officer at any Union entry Point or approach any Police Officer and ask to become a legal Immigrant and subsequently a Citizen. The Individual must be of legal adult age in his society ( or have the consent of his Guardians) and attend Union School. The same tests are conducted in addition to an interview with an Immigration officer (determining the Reason or Motivation of the individuals wishes to become a Union Citizen.) There are no Immigration Lawyers and no legal appeals possible. However anyone denied Immigrant status can have his or her case presented as a Case before the Assembly, filed for him or her by a Union Citizen.

The is no reliable numbers of Resident Aliens, but the latest estimates are that at any time there us only 50 to 100 Billion permanent Union Alien Residents in all Union Space. Studies show that about 75% of all Alien Residents eventually decide to become Union citizens, with the remainder about evenly divided between those leaving Union Space and those choosing to remain Non-Cits.