
Entry of an inadmissible person qualifies as “Admission”

An alien who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(C)(i) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(9)(C)(i) (2006), is
> ineligible for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Act, 8 U.S.C.
> § 1255(i) (2006). Matter of Briones, 24 I&N Dec.355 (BIA 2007), reaffirmed.