### Question
What is the definition of covered period?


### Answer
The definition of **covered period** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 212a*:

> the period beginning on the date on which an individual is convicted of a violation of section 2423 of title 18 and ending on the later of—


(i) the date on which the individual is released from a sentence of imprisonment relating to the offense

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 212a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PASSPORTS**

