👉 Non-emigration, also known as non-immigrant visa or nonimmigrant status, is a legal concept that refers to individuals who have obtained temporary residency in another country for purposes other than permanent residence. These individuals may be granted either a work visa (e.g., tourist visa) or an educational visa. In the context of immigration and nationality laws, non-emigration is often used as a term to refer to situations where an individual has been granted a temporary status that does not correspond to their current