BPA BPA Immigration Law and Policy 3

Question 1

What is the legal definition of 'entry without inspection' (EWI)?

Accepted Answer

Crossing the U.S. border at a location other than a designated port of entry without authorization

Answer

Entering the U.S. at a port of entry without declaring all goods

Answer

Entering the U.S. with a fraudulent document at a port of entry

Answer

Remaining in the U.S. beyond the authorized period of admission

Question 2

Which treaty or protocol obligates the United States to protect refugees and not return them to countries where they face persecution?

Accepted Answer

The 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees

Answer

The Geneva Convention of 1949

Answer

The Convention Against Torture

Answer

The Hague Convention

Question 3

What action must a Border Patrol Agent take if a detainee claims a fear of return to their home country?

Accepted Answer

Refer the individual to a USCIS asylum officer for a credible fear interview

Answer

Immediately grant the person asylum

Answer

Deport the individual immediately

Answer

Release the individual on their own recognizance

Question 4

What is the maximum distance from the U.S. border within which Border Patrol has expanded search authority without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

100 miles

Answer

25 miles

Answer

50 miles

Answer

150 miles

Question 5

Which agency has primary responsibility for removing (deporting) individuals after they have been ordered removed by an immigration judge?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Answer

U.S. Border Patrol (USBP)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Answer

Department of State (DOS)

Question 6

What is 'overstay' in immigration terminology?

Accepted Answer

Remaining in the U.S. beyond the authorized period granted at entry

Answer

Entering the U.S. illegally at a non-port location

Answer

Applying for a visa extension after it expires

Answer

Working without authorization on a tourist visa