CIS CIS Family-Based Immigration 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a qualifying relationship for a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition?

Accepted Answer

Abused spouse of a U.S. citizen or LPR

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Abused sibling of a U.S. citizen

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Abused coworker of a U.S. citizen

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Abused neighbor of a U.S. citizen

Question 2

What is 'consular processing' in family-based immigration?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad before entering the U.S.

Answer

Adjustment of status for applicants already in the U.S.

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Processing immigration benefits through the Department of Commerce

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Filing a petition for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. port of entry

Question 3

Which document issued by the National Visa Center (NVC) signals that a visa number is available and the case is ready for a consular interview?

Accepted Answer

Case Completion Notice

Answer

Notice of Action (NOA1)

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Receipt Notice

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I-551 (Green Card)

Question 4

A lawful permanent resident who becomes a U.S. citizen can 'upgrade' which family petition to the immediate relative category?

Accepted Answer

F2A petition for a spouse

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F2B petition for an unmarried adult child

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F4 petition for a sibling

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F1 petition for an unmarried adult child

Question 5

What is the two-year conditional residence requirement for a foreign national who receives a green card through a marriage that is less than two years old?

Accepted Answer

The couple must file Form I-751 to remove conditions within 90 days before the 2-year anniversary

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The foreign national must leave the U.S. after two years and reapply

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The U.S. citizen must file Form I-130 again after two years

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The foreign national must pass an English test at the 2-year mark

Question 6

Which step in the family-based immigration process involves the beneficiary submitting a DS-260 form?

Accepted Answer

Online immigrant visa application through the NVC/consular process

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Filing for adjustment of status with USCIS

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Requesting an employment authorization document

Answer

Submitting a fee waiver request