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Port of Entry Defined (Immigration & Legal Terms)
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Port of Entry
Any location in the United States or its territories that is designated as a point of entry for aliens and U.S. citizens. All district and files control offices are also considered ports, since they become locations of entry for aliens adjusting to immigrant status.
From travel.state.gov
Place (often an airport) where a person requests admission to the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection officer.
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