As a noncitizen, he wasn't eligible for much financial aid and had to work part-time.

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The drivers licenses would look like a noncitizen license and would likely be valid for less than the standard six-year term.

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As a noncitizen, Olivas needed to travel back to Mexico within six months of her 18th birthday to get her green card.

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Still others have tried to split the difference by arguing for a permanent noncitizen legal-resident status for illegal immigrants and their offspring, on the German and French model.

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