### Question
How is the term pilot program period defined?


### Answer
The term **pilot program period** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1187* as the following:

> the period beginning on October 1, 1988, and ending on April 30, 1998

#### 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**

