### Question
How does the law define pilot program period?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1187*, **pilot program period** is defined as:

> the period beginning on October 1, 1988, and ending on April 30, 2000

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1187*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

