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Originally Posted by divil
Well I am confused, but not about that! I understand that I can be considered admitted under a green card now. What I don't understand is how the words "has been" can be construed to mean "is currently" or "most recently".
The fact is that I "have been" admitted under a non-immigrant visa, many times - just not on my most recent admission. But the statute in question doesn't mention your most recent admission. It doesn't say that if you were subsequently admitted on a permanent basis, then you're off the hook.
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<<An alien legally in the U.S. is not prohibited from purchasing firearms unless
the alien is admitted into the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa>>
Divil, seriously, relax, you do not have to worry about this.
Today, Sept 12 2021, you ARE not admitted into the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa. Your old nonimmigrant visa is in fact invalid. Your current "admission" or acceptance (a synonym) to stay here is under your green card.
You are interpreting "admitted" as "first gained entry".