Clarification of asylum eligibility

(a) In general Section 208(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting after section 101(a)(42)(A) the following: (in accordance with the rules set forth in this section), and is eligible to apply for asylum under subsection (a). (b) Place of arrival Section 208(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(1)) is amended— (1) by striking or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters),; and (2) by inserting after United States the following: and has arrived in the United States at a port of entry (including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters),.