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

Answer

Under AC21 (INA § 204(j)), an approved I-140 petition remains valid if the new job is in the same or similar SOC classification and the I-485 has been pending at least 180 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

Answer

A chain of custody log creates an auditable record of document handling, protecting the practitioner from liability if originals are lost or disputed.

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

Answer

N-400 questions about arrests must be answered truthfully regardless of disposition; certified court records showing the outcome help establish good moral character despite the arrest.

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

Answer

Nonprofit resettlement organizations receiving federal R&P funding are prohibited from charging covered refugees for immigration legal services related to their resettlement.

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

Answer

Upon receiving an NTA, the immediate priorities are confirming the hearing date, updating client contact information, and beginning an assessment of available relief strategies.

(CIS) Certified Immigration Specialist Practice Test

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CIS Case Management & Documentation 4