CIS Case Management & Documentation 3

Question 1

Which USCIS form is used to request a change of nonimmigrant status from F-1 student to H-1B specialty occupation worker?

Accepted Answer

Form I-129

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Form I-539

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Form I-485

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Form I-765

Question 2

A case management system should track which of the following to prevent missed deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Filing deadlines, response deadlines, visa bulletin cut-off dates, and document expiration dates

Answer

Only USCIS filing deadlines

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Statute of limitations dates only

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Only the client's passport expiration date

Question 3

An immigration consultant who is not an attorney or accredited representative charges a client $2,000 for legal advice on an asylum claim. This conduct is:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and subject to criminal penalties in most states

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Permissible if the consultant discloses the fee in writing

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Permissible in states that license immigration consultants

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Permissible if the consultant files the forms themselves

Question 4

When a client's Form I-94 shows a 'D/S' (Duration of Status) admission, what does this mean for case management purposes?

Accepted Answer

The client is authorized to stay as long as they maintain their nonimmigrant status and program requirements

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The client has a fixed expiration date printed on the I-94

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The client has no authorized stay and must depart immediately

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The client's status is valid for 30 days beyond program end date only

Question 5

A practitioner is filing multiple petitions for the same employer simultaneously. Which case management practice is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Maintain separate, clearly labeled files for each beneficiary and each petition type

Answer

Use a single client file for all petitions to avoid duplication

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Store all documents in a shared folder accessible to all staff without access controls

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Combine all beneficiaries' documents to reduce filing costs

Question 6

A client asks you to backdate a letter of support to show earlier continuous residence. You should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that backdating documents constitutes fraud and could result in criminal liability and disbarment

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Comply if the client insists it is accurate

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Modify the date but note the modification in the file

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Submit the backdated document but include a cover letter disclosing the actual date

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a conflict check before accepting a new immigration client?

Accepted Answer

To identify whether representing the new client would create a conflict of interest with current or former clients

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To determine whether the client can afford the legal fees

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To verify the client's immigration status before filing

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To check whether USCIS has a prior record of the client