CIS Case Management & Documentation 4

Question 1

An employer sponsor files an I-140 for a beneficiary who is later promoted to a different position within the same company. Under AC21 portability, the I-140 remains valid if:

Accepted Answer

The new position is in the same or a similar occupational classification and the I-485 has been pending for 180+ days

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The new position is in a completely different occupational field

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The beneficiary immediately files a new I-140 for the new position

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The employer certifies the promotion in writing to USCIS within 30 days

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody log for original client documents?

Accepted Answer

To track when original documents were received, used, and returned to protect against loss and establish accountability

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To bill clients for each document handled

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To demonstrate compliance with USCIS original document submission requirements

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To prevent clients from requesting their documents back

Question 3

A naturalization applicant discloses an old arrest that did not result in a conviction during the N-400 interview. How should this be documented?

Accepted Answer

Document the arrest disclosure fully and obtain certified court records showing disposition to demonstrate good moral character

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Advise the client to omit the arrest since there was no conviction

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Only disclose the arrest if it occurred within 5 years of the application

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Advise the client that arrests never need to be disclosed

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a 'covered individual' who may not charge fees for immigration legal services to a refugee resettlement client under Reception and Placement program rules?

Accepted Answer

Accredited representatives employed by qualified nonprofit resettlement organizations receiving federal funding for the case

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Private immigration attorneys not affiliated with refugee resettlement agencies

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BIA-accredited representatives at for-profit agencies

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Immigration attorneys representing clients in removal proceedings

Question 5

A practitioner receives a Notice to Appear (NTA) for a client who was not previously in removal proceedings. The first step in case management is to:

Accepted Answer

Calendar the master calendar hearing date, confirm the client's current address, and assess potential relief options before the hearing

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File a motion to dismiss the NTA immediately

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Advise the client to depart voluntarily to avoid removal proceedings

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File a stay of removal with ICE

Question 6

In employer-sponsored immigration, what is the role of the Labor Condition Application (LCA) in the case file?

Accepted Answer

The LCA is a DOL-certified document that must be obtained before filing the H-1B I-129 and must be retained in the public access file

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The LCA replaces the I-129 petition for H-1B workers

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The LCA is filed with USCIS as part of the I-140 petition

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The LCA is only required for O-1 extraordinary ability petitions

Question 7

A practitioner withdraws from a case mid-proceeding due to non-payment of fees. What obligations remain?

Accepted Answer

The practitioner must give reasonable notice, return the client's documents, and refund any unearned fees

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None — the retainer agreement terminates all obligations upon withdrawal

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The practitioner may retain all documents until unpaid fees are satisfied through a retaining lien in all jurisdictions

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The practitioner must complete all pending filings before withdrawing