NUNEZ-TORO

Interim*D6cision:41556 OF NUNEZ-TORO In Exclusion. Proceedings ' A-12178069 Decided by Board February 24, 1966 (1) Appellant, who, following arrival in the United States as a nonimmigrant without a visa in direct transit to Canada, applied-for admission as a political refugee thereby abandoning any claim. to nonimmigrant status and manifesting a desire to remain indefinitely in this country, must be considered an immigrant and since he is not in possession of a visa nor eligible for a waiver thereof, he is excludable under section 212(a) (20), Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. (2)…