What does INA § 235(a)(3) authorize an officer to do?

The provision under INA § 235(a)(3) explicitly grants authorized officers the power to inspect aliens who are seeking admission to the United States. This means that they can evaluate whether these individuals meet the legal requirements to enter the country. During this inspection process, officers assess factors such as the alien's identity, intent, and any grounds for inadmissibility.

This inspection authority is crucial for maintaining border security and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. It allows officers to perform necessary evaluations that are essential before granting entry, where they can review documentation, ask questions, and determine if there are any legal barriers to the individual's admission.

While conducting background checks on crewmen, providing legal advice, or monitoring temporary visitors are also important aspects of immigration enforcement, they do not fall under the specific mandate of INA § 235(a)(3). This section particularly focuses on the admission process and the requisite evaluations that must take place at entry points into the U.S.