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

Answer

VAWA allows abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens, and abused spouses and children of LPRs, to self-petition for immigration status without the abuser's knowledge.

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

Consular processing involves the beneficiary traveling to a U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country to complete the immigrant visa process and enter the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.

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

The NVC issues a case completion notice when all required documents and fees have been submitted and the case is ready to be scheduled for a consular officer interview.

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

Answer

When an LPR petitioner naturalizes, an F2A petition for a spouse or minor child automatically upgrades to the immediate relative category, which has no visa waiting period.

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

Answer

Conditional residents must file Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) jointly with their U.S. citizen or LPR spouse during the 90-day window before their conditional green card expires.

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CIS CIS Family-Based Immigration 2