IFS Family-Based Immigration & Petitions 2

Question 1

Which family preference category covers spouses and unmarried children under age 21 of lawful permanent residents?

Accepted Answer

F-2A

Answer

F-1

Answer

F-2B

Answer

F-3

Question 2

In family-based immigration, what is a 'priority date'?

Accepted Answer

The date the I-130 petition was filed, establishing the applicant's position in the visa queue

Answer

The USCIS deadline to decide on a pending I-130 petition

Answer

The date the immigrant's visa interview is scheduled at the consulate

Answer

The date the immigrant first entered the United States

Question 3

Which document must immigration specialists consult each month to determine whether a visa number is immediately available for a family preference applicant?

Accepted Answer

Department of State Visa Bulletin

Answer

USCIS Policy Manual

Answer

Immigration and Nationality Act

Answer

Federal Register

Question 4

If a U.S. citizen petitioner dies after an I-130 is approved but before the immigrant immigrates, what option may be available to preserve the petition?

Accepted Answer

Humanitarian reinstatement allows USCIS to approve the petition despite the petitioner's death

Answer

The petition is automatically revoked upon the petitioner's death

Answer

A surviving family member automatically becomes the petitioner

Answer

The immigrant must refile a new I-130 with a substitute sponsor

Question 5

A U.S. citizen wants to petition for their married daughter. Which family preference category applies?

Accepted Answer

F-3

Answer

F-1

Answer

F-2B

Answer

F-4

Question 6

When is conditional permanent residence (a 2-year green card) issued in a marriage-based case?

Accepted Answer

When the couple has been married for less than 2 years at the time the immigrant is admitted or adjusts status

Answer

When the petitioner's income is below the poverty guideline threshold

Answer

When the immigrant enters on a K-1 visa rather than an immigrant visa

Answer

When the couple does not have children together

Question 7

Which form must a conditional permanent resident file to remove the conditions on their green card?

Accepted Answer

Form I-751

Answer

Form I-130

Answer

Form I-485

Answer

Form I-864