# 8 C.F.R. § 236.11 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 236.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 236: APPREHENSION AND DETENTION OF INADMISSIBLE AND DEPORTABLE ALIENS › REMOVAL OF ALIENS ORDERED REMOVED / Subpart B: Family Unity Program / § 236.11: § 236.11   Definitions.

## Text

In this subpart, the term:
Eligible immigrant
means a qualified immigrant who is the spouse or unmarried child of a legalized alien.
For purposes of §§ 236.10 to 236.18 only,
Legalized alien
means an alien who:
(1) Is a temporary or permanent resident under section 210 or 245A of the Act;
(2) Is a permanent resident under section 202 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (Cuban/Haitian Adjustment); or
(3) Is a naturalized U.S. citizen who was a permanent resident under section 210 or 245A of the Act or section 202 of the Immigrant Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) (Cuban/Haitian Adjustment), and maintained such a status until his or her naturalization.
[62 FR 10360, Mar. 6, 1997, as amended at 65 FR 43679, July 14, 2000]

## Nearby sections

- [8 C.F.R. § 236.10 (2026) § 236.10   Description of program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_10.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.11 (2026) § 236.11   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_11.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.12 (2026) § 236.12   Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_12.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.13 (2026) § 236.13   Ineligible aliens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_13.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.14 (2026) § 236.14   Filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_14.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.15 (2026) § 236.15   Voluntary departure and eligibility for employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_15.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.16 (2026) § 236.16   Travel outside the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_16.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.17 (2026) § 236.17   Eligibility for Federal financial assistance programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_17.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 236.18 (2026) § 236.18   Termination of Family Unity Program benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P236_S236_18.md)

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