CIS CIS Family-Based Immigration

Question 1

Which family-based immigration category is NOT subject to annual numerical limits?

Accepted Answer

Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens

Answer

Family First Preference (F1)

Answer

Family Second Preference (F2A)

Answer

Family Fourth Preference (F4)

Question 2

A U.S. citizen petitioning for a married son or daughter who is 25 years old would file under which preference category?

Accepted Answer

F3 - Third Preference

Answer

F1 - First Preference

Answer

F2B - Second Preference B

Answer

F4 - Fourth Preference

Question 3

What form is filed by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to sponsor a family member for an immigrant visa?

Accepted Answer

Form I-130

Answer

Form I-485

Answer

Form I-864

Answer

Form I-131

Question 4

Under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), how is the 'age' of a child determined for family-based preference categories?

Accepted Answer

Child's age on date visa becomes available minus time I-130 was pending

Answer

Child's biological age at time of interview

Answer

Child's age when I-130 was filed

Answer

Child's age when the priority date is reached

Question 5

Which family-based preference category covers unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 or older) of lawful permanent residents?

Accepted Answer

F2B

Answer

F1

Answer

F2A

Answer

F3

Question 6

What is the minimum financial requirement for a U.S. citizen sponsoring an immigrant relative through Form I-864?

Accepted Answer

125% of the federal poverty guideline for the household size

Answer

100% of the federal poverty guideline for the household size

Answer

150% of the federal poverty guideline for the household size

Answer

200% of the federal poverty guideline for the household size