CIS Case Management & Documentation 2

Question 1

A client's I-485 was filed 18 months ago and USCIS has not issued an interview notice. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Submit a case inquiry using the USCIS online case status tool and consider an InfoPass appointment or congressional inquiry

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File a second I-485 to restart the clock

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Notify the client the case is abandoned

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File a mandamus lawsuit immediately without any prior inquiry

Question 2

Which document serves as the official receipt confirming USCIS received a petition or application?

Accepted Answer

Form I-797 Notice of Action

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Form I-94

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Form I-551 (Green Card)

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Form DS-260

Question 3

A practitioner discovers a clerical error on a USCIS approval notice where the client's name is misspelled. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Contact USCIS to request a correction under the agency's error correction procedure

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File a new petition to correct the record

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Submit a request for administrative appeal

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Ask the client to use the misspelled name legally to match government records

Question 4

When maintaining a client file, which of the following represents best practice for document retention?

Accepted Answer

Retain files for the minimum period required by state bar rules, typically 5-7 years

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Retain files for 1 year after case closure

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Shred files immediately after the client receives their green card

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Transfer all files to the client and retain no copies

Question 5

A beneficiary's priority date is current but the I-485 was filed with an incorrect fee. USCIS rejected the filing. What is the risk?

Accepted Answer

The priority date is lost if the visa bulletin retrogresses before the corrected filing is accepted

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No risk — the priority date is preserved regardless

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USCIS must automatically hold the priority date for 60 days

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The applicant must restart the entire immigrant petition process

Question 6

Which of the following is required documentation when filing an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for a spouse?

Accepted Answer

Proof of the petitioner's lawful status, marriage certificate, and evidence of bona fide marriage

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Only the completed I-130 form and the filing fee

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Birth certificate of the beneficiary's children

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A financial sponsor's Form I-864 submitted at the same time as the I-130

Question 7

A client received a Request for Evidence (RFE) with a 12-week response deadline. The practitioner is on leave and learns of the RFE in week 11. What should the practitioner do?

Accepted Answer

Submit a timely response even if incomplete, as missing the deadline results in denial

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Submit whatever evidence is available by the deadline, noting more evidence will follow

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Request an automatic 90-day extension from USCIS

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File a motion to reopen after the deadline passes