### Question
What does pilot program period mean?


### Answer
**Pilot program period** has the following meaning in *8 U.S.C. § 1187*:

> the period beginning on October 1, 1988, and ending on September 30, 1996 [1](#1187_1_target)


#### (g) Pilot program country with probationary status


#### (1) In general


The Attorney General and the Secretary of State acting jointly may designate any country as a pilot program country with probationary status if it meets the requirements of paragraph (2)

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1187*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

