Front-desk

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To be denied by an INS agent without filing because the officer believes the application invalid at face value.

    "The Supreme Court pointed out a possible exception: "front-desking" may also produce the concrete effects necessary for a claim to be ripe."

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"The Supreme Court pointed out a possible exception: "front-desking" may also produce the concrete effects necessary for a claim to be ripe."

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