### Question
How is the "initial period" defined?


### Answer
The term **initial period** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1187* as follows -

> the period beginning at the end of the 30-day period described in subsection (b)(1) and ending on the last day of the first fiscal year which begins after such 30-day period

#### 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**

