CIS Client Consultation & Advocacy 4

Question 1

A U.S. citizen client wants to petition for their same-sex spouse. Under current law, the specialist should advise that:

Accepted Answer

USCIS recognizes same-sex marriages performed in jurisdictions where they are legal for immigration purposes

Answer

Following Obergefell v. Hodges and subsequent USCIS policy, lawfully performed same-sex marriages are recognized for all immigration benefits.

Question 2

A client discloses they were previously ordered removed in absentia. The best immediate step is to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate whether the client can file a motion to reopen based on lack of proper notice or exceptional circumstances

Answer

An in absentia removal order may be rescinded through a motion to reopen if the client can show lack of notice or exceptional circumstances.

Question 3

During a client interview at USCIS, the officer asks a question outside the scope of the petition. The advocate's appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely note the scope and advise the client to answer truthfully within their knowledge

Answer

Advocates should guide clients to respond truthfully while noting relevance concerns professionally, without obstructing the interview.

Question 4

A nonprofit accredited representative is asked by their director to handle a complex removal defense case they have never handled before. They should:

Accepted Answer

Decline or seek appropriate supervision and co-representation by an attorney

Answer

Competence requires recognizing the limits of one's experience; seeking supervision or referral protects the client's interests.

Question 5

A client who is a DACA recipient wants to know if they can travel internationally. The specialist should advise that:

Accepted Answer

DACA recipients must obtain advance parole before traveling, and travel without it may terminate DACA and trigger bars

Answer

DACA recipients must obtain advance parole before international travel; departure without it is treated as voluntary departure and can have severe consequences.

(CIS) Certified Immigration Specialist Practice Test

(CIS) Certified Immigration Specialist Practice Test

CIS Client Consultation & Advocacy 4