EEASTERN AIRLINES

Interim Decision #3110 MATTER OF EASTERN AIRLINES, INC., FLIGHT #798 In Fine Proceedings MIA-10/12.3124 Decided by Board January 23, 1989 (1) In fine proceedings under section 273 of the Immigration and Nationality Act,

8 U.S.C. § 1323

(1982), liability cannot be avoided by proof that the alien passenger has lawful permanent resident status if he did not have proper entry documents in his possession at the time of his arrival. (2)Fine liability cannot be avoided even if the alien was subsequently admitted as a returning lawful permanent resident alien where the alien did not have proper entry…