Blanche v. Lau · ¶49

The default rule requiring LPRs to be deemed already admitted gives way in only six circumstances specified in the statute. The border officer may regard an LPR as “seeking an admission” if the LPR “has abandoned or relinquished” his LPR status; “has been absent from the United States for a continuous period in excess of 180 days”; “has engaged in illegal activity after having departed the United States”; “has departed from the United States while” removal proceedings are pending; “has committed” a crime involving moral turpitude or a qualifying drug offense; or “is attempting to enter at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers.” §§1101(a)(13)(C)(i)–(vi).

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