CIP CIP Deportation & Removal Defense 2

Question 1

Under INA § 237(a)(1), an alien may be deportable if they were inadmissible at the time of:

Accepted Answer

Entry or adjustment of status

Answer

INA § 237(a)(1) provides that an alien is deportable if they were inadmissible at entry or obtained admission or adjustment of status through fraud or misrepresentation.

Question 2

A crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) may render an alien deportable under INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(i) if committed within how many years of admission for a qualifying offense?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Under INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(i), an alien convicted of a CIMT for which a sentence of one year or more may be imposed, if committed within 5 years of admission, is deportable.

Question 3

Which of the following is a security-related ground of deportability under INA § 237(a)(4)?

Accepted Answer

Membership in a terrorist organization

Answer

INA § 237(a)(4) covers security and related grounds including engagement in terrorist activity, membership in a terrorist organization, and espionage or sabotage.

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT constitute a ground of deportability under the INA?

Accepted Answer

Having maintained lawful permanent resident status for more than 10 years

Answer

Long-term LPR status is not a ground of deportability; it is actually a factor that can assist in qualifying for cancellation of removal for LPRs.

Question 5

An alien convicted of an 'aggravated felony' as defined under INA § 101(a)(43) faces which major consequence in removal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Ineligibility for most forms of discretionary relief including asylum and cancellation of removal

Answer

An aggravated felony conviction bars an alien from most forms of relief including asylum, cancellation of removal, and voluntary departure, making removal nearly certain.

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CIP CIP Deportation & Removal Defense 2