### Question
How does the law define lawfully admitted for permanent residence?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 5336*, **lawfully admitted for permanent residence** is defined as:

> given the term in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)).

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 5336*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-MONEY > CHAPTER 53-MONETARY TRANSACTIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-RECORDS AND REPORTS ON MONETARY INSTRUMENTS TRANSACTIONS**

