Mullin v. Al Otro Lado · ¶108

It is natural to say that asylum seekers are arriving, i.e., reaching their destination, when they come to the threshold of a port of entry because that is where they can present themselves to an immigration official and apply for asylum. In this context, it does not make sense to say an asylum seeker’s arrival depends on whether she has taken a step across the border or her foot has not yet landed, or whether her hand is outstretched across the threshold or is still by her side; she is arriving in the United States for purposes of seeking admission.

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