Inspection and Entry at a Port of Entry: When is there an Admission?

This Practice Advisory focuses on the meaning of “admission” in four very specific, but frequently encountered situations: a “wave-through” at a port of entry; and entry based on misrepresentation; an entry based on a false claim to U.S. citizenship; and the grant of TPS as an admission for purposes of adjustment of status.

American Immigration Council Practice advisory Jul 14, 2016 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Removal Defense; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Removal defense Adjustment of status Naturalization Special immigrant Entry and admission

Workflows

Immigration court deadline Children and SIJS Naturalization and adjustment

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National