What does "admissible" mean in CBP inspections?

• A. It means the traveler is allowed entry only if they have a visa waiver
• B. It means the traveler has been granted permanent residency
• C. It means the traveler may be admitted temporarily without documentation
• D. It means the traveler is admissible

Answer: (D)

Admissible means eligible to enter the United States after CBP screening. It indicates the traveler has met the applicable immigration requirements at the point of inspection and may be admitted. The term isn’t tied to a specific pathway like a visa waiver or permanent residency; it simply denotes that entry is allowed under the law. Depending on the individual’s situation, admission could be temporary or permanent, but the key idea is that the traveler has been deemed eligible to be admitted. The other options describe particular entry scenarios, rather than defining the term itself.