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Once the visa is granted, the applicant must enter the United States while the visa is still valid. At the port of entry, the applicant is inspected. INA §204(e) provides that an approved petition does not guarantee admission, and INA §291 places the burden of proof of eligibility on the applicant. Once admitted, the person's passport is marked with the applicant's "A" number and stamped with the following: "Processed for I-551. Temporary evidence of lawful admission for permanent residence valid until _______. Employment authorized for Form I-551." As of the date of entry, the person is considered a lawful permanent resident, even though the alien registration card will be sent in the mail later.
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