CIP CIP Visa & Status Adjustment Processes 2

Question 1

What is 'visa retrogression' in the context of immigration law?

Accepted Answer

A backward movement of priority dates in the Visa Bulletin

Answer

Visa retrogression occurs when USCIS or the State Department moves priority dates backward in the Visa Bulletin, making previously current dates unavailable.

Question 2

Which nonimmigrant visa category is specifically designed for treaty traders and treaty investors?

Accepted Answer

E-1 and E-2

Answer

E-1 visas are for treaty traders and E-2 visas are for treaty investors, available to nationals of countries with qualifying commercial treaties with the U.S.

Question 3

Under the AC21 portability rule, an I-485 applicant may change jobs without affecting their pending adjustment if the application has been pending for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

Under AC21, an adjustment of status applicant may change employers if the I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new job is in the same or similar occupational classification.

Question 4

Which ground of inadmissibility is triggered when an alien has been unlawfully present in the U.S. for more than 180 days but less than one year, then departs?

Accepted Answer

3-year bar

Answer

Unlawful presence of more than 180 days but less than one year triggers a 3-year bar from admission to the United States after voluntary departure.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a joint sponsor on Form I-864 Affidavit of Support?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional financial support when the petitioner's income is insufficient

Answer

A joint sponsor agrees to meet the financial obligations of the Affidavit of Support when the primary petitioner's income falls below the 125% federal poverty guideline threshold.

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CIP CIP Visa & Status Adjustment Processes 2