CIC CIC Immigration Pathways & Visa Categories 2

Question 1

Which family-based preference category covers unmarried sons and daughters (age 21+) of US citizens?

Accepted Answer

F-1 (First Preference)

Answer

The Family First Preference (F1) category covers unmarried sons and daughters aged 21 or older of US citizens.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin?

Accepted Answer

Tracking priority dates for immigrant visa availability

Answer

The DOS Visa Bulletin is published monthly to indicate which priority dates are current for each immigrant visa preference category and country of chargeability.

Question 3

The O-1 visa is designed for aliens who meet what standard?

Accepted Answer

Extraordinary ability or achievement

Answer

The O-1 visa is for aliens of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or those with extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or TV industry.

Question 4

What is the function of Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a nonimmigrant's authorized period of stay

Answer

Form I-94 is the electronic Arrival/Departure Record that establishes a nonimmigrant's authorized period of stay in the United States after each entry.

Question 5

Approximately how many immigrant visas are made available annually through the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program?

Accepted Answer

50,000

Answer

The Diversity Visa Lottery makes 50,000 immigrant visas available annually to applicants from countries with historically low immigration rates to the US.

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CIC CIC Immigration Pathways & Visa Categories 2