IFS Record Keeping & Case Management 2

Question 1

Under USCIS regulations, how long must an immigration forms specialist retain copies of completed immigration forms and supporting documents?

Accepted Answer

3 years from case completion

Answer

Best practice and many state laws require immigration consultants to retain case files for at least 3 years after case completion.

Question 2

A client requests their complete case file two years after services ended. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide copies for a reasonable fee within a reasonable timeframe

Answer

Clients are entitled to their case files; specialists may charge a reasonable copying fee and must respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Question 3

Which indexing method is most efficient for retrieving immigration case files when a client contacts you with only their alien registration number?

Accepted Answer

Numerical by A-Number

Answer

Indexing by A-Number allows instant lookup when a client provides their USCIS-assigned alien registration number.

Question 4

What should an immigration forms specialist do when they discover a factual error in a submitted form that the client has since approved?

Accepted Answer

Notify the client immediately and advise on filing a correction

Answer

The specialist must immediately inform the client of the error and advise them to file the appropriate correction with USCIS.

Question 5

Which of the following should be recorded in a case management log for every client interaction?

Accepted Answer

Date, summary of interaction, and action items

Answer

A complete case management log entry includes the date, a summary of what was discussed, and any follow-up action items.

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