INA §101 defines key immigration terms, including admission. Admission generally means lawful entry after inspection and authorization; parole is not the same legal act.
The definitions govern how other INA provisions are read. A visa allows a traveler to seek admission but does not itself prove that admission occurred or establish the permitted duration of stay.
Review Form I-94 and the entry record when evaluating Form I-485. Different adjustment categories can have different entry requirements and exceptions; the definition alone does not decide eligibility.
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INA §101 defines key immigration terms, including admission. Admission generally means lawful entry after inspection and authorization; parole is not the same legal act.
Review Form I-94 and the entry record when evaluating Form I-485. Different adjustment categories can have different entry requirements and exceptions; the definition alone does not decide eligibility.