IFS Ethical Practices & Confidentiality Standards 2

Question 1

An IFS specialist receives a subpoena for a client's immigration file. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and consult an attorney before producing any documents

Answer

Upon receiving a subpoena, the specialist must notify the client and seek legal counsel before producing any records.

Question 2

Which action constitutes unauthorized practice of law (UPL) for an immigration forms specialist?

Accepted Answer

Advising a client which visa category best fits their situation

Answer

Advising clients on which immigration benefit or visa category to pursue is legal advice, which only licensed attorneys may provide.

Question 3

A client shares information about a prior criminal conviction during form preparation. The specialist must:

Accepted Answer

Keep the information confidential and include it only as the client directs on the form

Answer

The specialist must keep client disclosures confidential and accurately reflect what the client instructs on the form, without advising on legal strategy.

Question 4

What does the duty of competence require of an immigration forms specialist?

Accepted Answer

Having adequate knowledge of the forms and procedures relevant to the services offered

Answer

Competence means possessing sufficient skill and knowledge about the specific forms and processes involved in the services provided.

Question 5

A colleague asks an IFS specialist to share a mutual client's contact information. The specialist should:

Accepted Answer

Decline unless the client has given explicit written consent

Answer

Client information may not be disclosed to third parties, including colleagues, without the client's explicit written authorization.

(IFS) Immigration Forms Specialist Certified Practice Test

(IFS) Immigration Forms Specialist Certified Practice Test

IFS Ethical Practices & Confidentiality Standards 2