IFS Ethical Practices & Confidentiality Standards 5

Question 1

A client asks the specialist to back-date a signed immigration form to meet a filing deadline that has already passed. The specialist should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse, as back-dating constitutes fraud and document falsification

Answer

Back-dating documents is fraud regardless of who is at fault for a missed deadline; the specialist must refuse.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct response when USCIS issues a Request for Evidence (RFE) on a case the specialist prepared?

Accepted Answer

Inform the client of the RFE and recommend they consult an immigration attorney to respond

Answer

Responding to an RFE involves legal strategy; the specialist should notify the client and recommend attorney assistance.

Question 3

Maintaining professional boundaries with clients in IFS practice means:

Accepted Answer

Providing only the document preparation services agreed upon and avoiding legal advice or personal advocacy

Answer

Professional boundaries limit the specialist to agreed form-preparation tasks, avoiding legal advice or personal advocacy that exceed their role.

Question 4

What obligation does an IFS specialist have if they suspect a client intends to commit immigration fraud?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to participate and, depending on applicable law, may need to report the matter

Answer

Specialists must not assist with fraud and, under applicable law, may have reporting obligations when fraud is reasonably suspected.

Question 5

An IFS specialist's advertisement states 'We guarantee visa approval.' This claim is:

Accepted Answer

Unethical and potentially illegal because approval decisions rest solely with USCIS

Answer

No form preparer can guarantee government approval; such claims are deceptive and prohibited.

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