CIP CIP Visa & Status Applications 2

Question 1

Which immigrant visa preference category covers unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 or older) of U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

F-1

Answer

The F-1 family preference category is reserved for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older.

Question 2

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is filed with USCIS to accomplish which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Establish a qualifying family relationship for immigration purposes

Answer

Form I-130 establishes the qualifying relationship between a U.S. citizen or LPR petitioner and their foreign national relative but does not itself grant immigration status.

Question 3

Which U.S. government agency publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin that tracks immigrant visa availability by preference category and country?

Accepted Answer

Department of State

Answer

The Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, indicating which priority dates are current for immigrant visa issuance.

Question 4

Which immigrant visa category has no annual numerical limit and is reserved for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

IR

Answer

Immediate Relative (IR) visas are not subject to per-country or annual numerical caps, which is why they have no waiting periods.

Question 5

After the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, what is the minimum EB-5 investment amount in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)?

Accepted Answer

$800,000

Answer

The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 set the minimum investment in a TEA at $800,000, while the standard (non-TEA) minimum is $1,050,000.

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CIP CIP Visa & Status Applications 2