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Question 1

What is the difference between an immigrant visa and a nonimmigrant visa?

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An immigrant visa grants permanent residence (green card); a nonimmigrant visa is for temporary stays with a specific purpose and duration

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Immigrant visas are for employment; nonimmigrant visas are for students

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Immigrant visas are issued by consulates; nonimmigrant visas are issued by USCIS

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Immigrant visas require a sponsor; nonimmigrant visas do not

Question 2

What is the process for obtaining lawful permanent residence (green card) through a US citizen spouse?

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The citizen files an I-130 petition, and upon approval the spouse applies for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status and undergoes a background check and interview

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The citizen files a naturalization petition and the spouse automatically receives a green card

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The couple registers their marriage with USCIS and receives immediate permanent residence

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The spouse must first obtain a work visa and live in the US for five years

Question 3

What is asylum in US immigration law?

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Protection granted to foreign nationals who are in the US and meet the definition of a refugee — facing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group

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A temporary tourist visa for persons fleeing bad weather

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A humanitarian parole allowing emergency entry into the US

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A temporary protected status granted during natural disasters

Question 4

What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?

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An executive program providing temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for certain undocumented individuals who arrived in the US as children

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A pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who arrived as children

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A visa category for foreign students attending US schools

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A law granting automatic citizenship to children born to undocumented parents

Question 5

What is the role of USCIS in the US immigration system?

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To adjudicate immigration benefits applications including green cards, visas, asylum, naturalization, and work authorization

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To enforce immigration laws at the border and deport undocumented immigrants

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To set US immigration policy and annual visa caps

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To prosecute immigration violations in federal court

Question 6

What is the difference between deportation (removal) and voluntary departure?

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Deportation is a formal removal by the government that typically bars re-entry; voluntary departure allows a person to leave at their own expense within a set time without a formal removal order

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Deportation is for criminals; voluntary departure is for overstays

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Deportation requires a court hearing; voluntary departure does not

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Deportation is permanent; voluntary departure can be reversed after 30 days