<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishKwa mfano, sheria hiyo haikuhitaji wazi kwamba mgeni awepo nchini Marekani kwa muda wote wa uwakilishi wake ili awe na haki ya kupata msaada wa kisheria.  <response>: In particular, the statute does not expressly require that an alien be continuously physically present in the United States throughout the period of representation in order to be eligible for legal assistance. 