IFS Family-Based Immigration & Petitions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which USCIS form is used to file an immigrant visa petition for an alien relative?
- Form I-130 (Correct answer)
- Form I-485
- Form I-864
- Form I-765
Correct answer: Form I-130
Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is the foundational form used by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to establish a qualifying family relationship for immigration purposes.
Question 2: Which of the following individuals qualifies as an 'immediate relative' under U.S. immigration law?
- Siblings of U.S. citizens
- Adult sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents
- Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens (Correct answer)
- Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
Correct answer: Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens—spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents—are not subject to annual numerical visa limits and can immigrate without waiting for a visa number.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support?
- To verify the petitioner's current immigration status
- To demonstrate the sponsor has sufficient income to support the intending immigrant (Correct answer)
- To request a fee waiver for immigration filing fees
- To document the immigrant's prior employment history
Correct answer: To demonstrate the sponsor has sufficient income to support the intending immigrant
Form I-864 is a legally enforceable contract in which the sponsor agrees to financially support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, ensuring the immigrant will not become a public charge.
Question 4: Which family preference category covers unmarried sons and daughters (age 21 or older) of U.S. citizens?
- F-1 (Correct answer)
- F-2A
- F-2B
- F-3
Correct answer: F-1
The F-1 preference category is reserved for unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens who are 21 years of age or older and are subject to annual numerical limitations.
Question 5: What is the minimum income threshold a petitioner must meet when filing Form I-864?
- 100% of the federal poverty guidelines
- 125% of the federal poverty guidelines (Correct answer)
- 150% of the federal poverty guidelines
- 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
Correct answer: 125% of the federal poverty guidelines
Sponsors must demonstrate income of at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for their household size; active-duty military members sponsoring a spouse or child need only meet the 100% threshold.
Question 6: Which form does an intending immigrant file to adjust status to lawful permanent resident while remaining inside the United States?
- Form I-130
- Form I-131
- Form I-485 (Correct answer)
- Form I-589
Correct answer: Form I-485
Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) is filed by eligible immigrants already in the U.S. to obtain a green card without leaving for consular processing.
Question 7: A K-1 fiancé(e) visa holder enters the United States. Within how many days must the couple marry for the immigrant to maintain lawful status?
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
Correct answer: 90 days
K-1 visa holders are authorized to remain in the U.S. for 90 days specifically to marry the U.S. citizen petitioner; failure to marry within this window requires departure or may result in unlawful status.
IFS Family-Based Immigration & Petitions 1
Which USCIS form is used to file an immigrant visa petition for an alien relative?