Which INA section deals with admissibility?

• A. INA 212
• B. INA 274
• C. INA 245
• D. INA 237

Answer: (C)

Admissibility is about whether a person may be allowed to enter the United States. That decision is governed by INA 212, which sets out the grounds of inadmissibility and the procedures for relief or waivers. In practice, an officer at the border or during consular processing evaluates these grounds—such as health issues, security concerns, criminal history, immigration violations, misrepresentation, or lack of proper documentation—to decide if entry should be granted. If a person is found inadmissible, entry can be denied, though certain waivers or remedies may apply depending on the ground.

The other topic mentioned, adjustment of status, deals with becoming a lawful permanent resident from within the United States and is a different process centered on eligibility to change one's status, not on the initial admissibility to enter.