USCIS Basic 2 – Block 2 Practice Exam

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• If a conviction is vacated to avoid immigration consequences, is it considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
• Which ground is charged when a noncitizen makes a false claim to U.S. citizenship?
• Which charge is NOT a possible charge of deportability for a noncitizen who was married to another man at admission?
• Who among the family members can self-petition using the Form I-360?
• Is a conviction vacated for rehabilitative purposes considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding asylum status?
• What is an example of a condition that may be considered for TPS designation?
• What is NOT an eligibility requirement for an asylee to adjust status?
• What form must non-citizens file to request NACARA section 202 adjustment?
• What is a statutory element required for deportability under INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(i) for a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude?
• Which area is NOT divided for examining faces?
• Who should be informed about an interview for a VAWA self-petitioner case?
• Which principle is central to Adjudicative Discretion?
• What does USCIS primarily deal with regarding immigration?
• Which grounds of inadmissibility might apply for a noncitizen convicted of sale of marijuana?
• Under what circumstances can a noncitizen be found inadmissible for terrorism?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a unique feature in identifying an imposter?
• In what year was the Refugee Act passed?
• In what scenario would Adjudicative Discretion likely be applied?
• Which of the following is NOT an authority that can influence DED?
• Which USCIS directorate is responsible for adjudicating humanitarian parole requests from overseas?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor considered under Adjudicative Discretion?
• In which situation is the noncitizen not subject to the grounds of inadmissibility?
• Which statute protects the confidentiality for T nonimmigrants?
• Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) can be enacted by which of the following?
• True or False? All noncitizens seeking a visa are subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility.
• Which form of discretion is involved in the decision whether to issue a Notice to Appear?
• A noncitizen who dropped out of an F-1 program after one week and began working is deportable under which ground?
• Is a noncitizen inadmissible for committing an offense related to a controlled substance?
• What printing type is associated with "dots of death"?
• Is there an exception for a noncitizen inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(9)(A)?
• Which of the following security features is NOT typically seen by turning the document to a different angle?
• Who is required to meet vaccination requirements?
• What action would NOT constitute a breach of confidentiality in a refugee or asylum case?
• For a noncitizen to be found inadmissible based on the commission of a CIMT without a conviction, what is required?
• Which of the following does NOT trigger a finding of Terrorist Related Inadmissibility Grounds (TRIG)?
• What should you validate when someone requests information on a confidential case?
• Which of the following noncitizens may be eligible for a 212(h) waiver?
• Which of the following best describes Adjudicative Discretion?
• What is the legal basis for adjustment of status for refugees?
• How soon can a person apply for adjustment of status after being granted refugee or asylum status?
• Under INA § 237(a)(2)(E)(i), who cannot be a victim in crimes of domestic violence for deportability purposes?
• What documentation must be genuine for an immigration officer's review?
• Can a derivative spouse or child file a Form I-730 for another family member?
• What is the main purpose of Prosecutorial Discretion?
• Which programs were created as part of the Refugee Act?
• A noncitizen has two convictions for petty theft. What is the correct ground of deportability if sentenced to 5 months in jail and 1 year probation on the second conviction?
• Prosecutorial Discretion is primarily concerned with?
• For concurrent sentences, how is the total sentence duration assessed for immigration purposes?
• True or False: All Class A and B medical conditions render a noncitizen inadmissible.
• Which category covers class members of American Baptist Churches v. Thornburg?
• What must noncitizens be cautious of to avoid deportability under INA § 237?
• How can you identify an initial legalization case when reviewing an A-file?
• Which of the following is a ground for deportability related to noncompliant immigrant filings?
• What do the initials "TPS" stand for in immigration terms?
• A DACA requestor must have arrived in the U.S. before which age?
• A noncitizen presents a passport issued last year by the country of British Honduras. What type of passport is this considered?
• What security feature is best seen with side or oblique lighting?
• Which of the following options is NOT a requirement for family members of a retired international organization employee?
• When applying under NACARA, what is a critical factor regarding physical presence?
• For which offense might a noncitizen be charged under INA § 212(a)(2)(B)?
• Which is NOT one of the four types of fraudulent documents?
• True or False? A noncitizen who has been convicted of one drug offense is always deportable under INA § 237(a)(2)(B)(i).
• Which of the following is NOT one of the protected grounds for refugee status?
• Which of the following is not one of the categories eligible for relief under NACARA 203?
• Which is not an element of the "petty offense" exception?
• What term describes the discretion involved in deciding whether to issue a Notice to Appear?
• If a noncitizen's previous sentence is modified due to legal error, how is the new sentence perceived for immigration?
• Which ground of deportability does not have a comparable inadmissibility ground?
• Which of the following describes the condition of "continuous physical presence" for TPS eligibility?
• What must a VAWA self-petitioner establish to obtain a waiver under INA § 212(i)?
• What type of fraud is demonstrated when Angela attempted to use her identical twin sister's passport?
• What type of offenses generally leads to deportability under INA § 237(a)(2)(B)(i)?
• In a situation where a noncitizen presents a genuine document but the photo doesn't match the bearer's face, what does this indicate?
• What is Jane's admission date for permanent residence after adjusting her status?
• Which of the following can contribute to a finding of being a public charge?
• Which of the following activities may qualify for an exemption from TRIG?
• True or False? A permanent resident who voted in a Presidential election is inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(10)(D)(i).
• Does being granted deferred action provide the individual with any legal status?
• Which form is used to apply for Temporary Protected Status?
• Which nonimmigrant classifications are covered by the VTVPA of 2000?
• If a Baptist choir director from Jamaica has her Form I-485 approved based on her Form I-360 petition, what classification will she receive?
• Which printing technique gives each document its own identity?
• Who has the authority to grant parole at a port?
• If a noncitizen overstayed their B-2 visitor's visa, what is the ground of deportability?
• Which action is NOT recommended for Cuban Adjustment applicants before traveling?
• What must a derivative applicant meet if not required to meet the refugee definition?
• Who has the power to take action on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)?
• Is a deferred prosecution, where the defendant is not required to plead, considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
• When is a noncitizen subject to deportability under INA § 237?
• When considering the total sentence for immigration purposes, how are consecutive sentences treated?
• What form should a noncitizen file to request NACARA 203 relief with an immigration judge?
• Is a conviction vacated due to ineffective assistance of counsel regarded as a conviction for immigration purposes?
• What does "good moral character" refer to in eligibility for certain immigration statuses?
• True or False? An arriving alien convicted of aggravated assault is inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I).
• What does INA § 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) relate to?
• Who must accompany an NA3 or X3 child to the port of entry?
• A noncitizen who assisted family members to enter the U.S. after being admitted as an immigrant may be subject to deportability under which section?
• What is meant by "deferred action" in immigration?
• Which of the following statements regarding family members under NACARA 203 is accurate?
• If a noncitizen is sentenced to probation but violates it, is his new jail sentence regarded as still being probation for immigration purposes?
• Can a noncitizen be found deportable under INA § 237(a)(2)(B)(i) for a single drug conviction of "Possession of less than 2 pounds of marijuana"?
• How is "parole" defined for immigration purposes?
• What type of nonimmigrant classification is the U visa intended for?
• To be eligible to apply under NACARA, applicants must be what?
• Is there a waiver of inadmissibility for a noncitizen under INA § 212(a)(9)(C)?
• What do special immigrants never require when applying for their status?
• What does the abbreviation UNHCR stand for?
• How does NACARA 202 vary from HRIFA?
• You looked for unique characteristics of the face. You determined the face is oval and divided the face into areas for examination. What is your next step?
• True or False? A noncitizen who legally worked as a prostitute is inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(2)(D)(i).
• What is the main issue if a noncitizen is found to have a communicable disease?
• What form is required to apply for T nonimmigrant status?
• What is the monetary penalty for violating confidentiality in VAWA cases?
• What is a potential outcome of exercising Prosecutorial Discretion?
• What are two of the most important features to pay attention to in reviewing original identity documents?
• How does violating probation affect a noncitizen's immigration status?
• What is a requirement for refugees when applying for adjustment of status?
• Is a noncitizen deportable for a false claim to U.S. citizenship if the claim was made to obtain a driver's license?
• What are the five protected grounds under refugee status?
• What was the primary purpose of the VTVPA of 2000?
• What does the waiver under INA § 212(h)(1) apply to?
• Which activity is classified as terrorist activity under immigration law?
• Which form of discretion is involved in the decision whether to approve a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility?
• What is required for a noncitizen who is an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen to obtain a waiver under INA § 212(i)?
• What distinguishes Deferred Enforced Departure from other USCIS-administered benefits?
• What is one requirement for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) eligibility?
• If a conviction is vacated due to failure to advise the defendant of immigration consequences, is it considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
• What is the applicable ground of deportability for a noncitizen who voted in the Presidential election of November 2016?
• Which immigration status is given to a child born overseas to a lawful permanent resident?
• Which section of the INA provides the parole authority to USCIS?
• What constitutes an extrajudicial killing according to INA § 212(a)(3)(E)(iii)(II)?
• Which of the following steps should come last in an adjudication?
• When Lena and her daughter return to the United States after her birth abroad, what classification is given to her daughter?
• Do the spouses and children of the principal under the Cuban Adjustment Act need to be natives and citizens of Cuba?
• Under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA), how long must the applicant be present in the US?
• A noncitizen has his criminal sentence reduced due to a procedural defect. Is his sentence still considered the original length for immigration purposes?
• A noncitizen who was convicted for sale and transportation of marijuana is found deportable under which ground?
• What is the primary goal of the UNHCR?
• Which responsibilities are typically held by an FDNS Officer?
• Can someone granted deferred action work in the United States?
• Which situation does NOT allow information about a TPS case to be disclosed?
• DACA applicants must have continuously resided in the United States since which date?
• What is the time frame for being inspected and admitted or paroled for eligibility under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA)?
• What is a key requirement for eligibility under the Cuban Adjustment Act?
• What happens to derivative applicants if the principal's asylum or refugee status is terminated?
• What form is used by a noncitizen to request permission to reapply for admission after deportation?
• How does a conviction for an aggravated felony affect an individual's eligibility for naturalization?
• The exercise of discretion requires a balancing of the social and humanitarian considerations against what?
• What might indicate possible fraud or misrepresentation in a petitioner's financial records?
• True or False: It is appropriate for a USCIS written decision to cite only the unfavorable factors that led to the denial conclusion.
• Which action would NOT typically involve the use of Adjudicative Discretion?
• In terms of immigration, which of the following is an example of “parole”?
• A noncitizen who arrives and is present in the United States without an inspector's presence at a closed port of entry is subject to which INA section?
• Which relatives must a noncitizen have smuggled to be eligible for a waiver under INA § 212(d)(11)?
• Which grounds of inadmissibility cannot be waived for T nonimmigrant applicants?
• To qualify for TPS, a primary applicant must have what?
• If a noncitizen has dual citizenship, which is a relevant factor in their immigration process?
• What type of fraud might apply if someone submits altered or suspect documents?
• If the A-file is unavailable, how can you determine if someone is an S nonimmigrant?
• What is the maximum time an applicant has after winning a diversity visa lottery to get their visa?
• A noncitizen with a conviction that does not carry a potential sentence above one year may avoid deportability under which ground?
• In which year was UNHCR established?
• Can the wife and daughter of an asylee file Forms I-730 if they entered the United States without inspection?
• What is impacted by a noncitizen's new sentence if they were initially given probation?
• To charge a ground of deportability under INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(iii), which statute must be referenced in the Notice to Appear?
• Which of the following petitions or applications require an exercise of discretion?
• Is a request for advance parole necessary prior to travel for a Cuban Adjustment applicant?
• What is required for an asylee to adjust their status?
• Where can the legal basis for derivative refugee and asylum status be found?
• Is a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court considered a conviction for immigration purposes?
• What factor should not be considered when determining if a noncitizen is inadmissible as a public charge?
• An applicant for refugee status was found inadmissible for membership in what type of organization?
• What form is required for a noncitizen seeking HRIFA 902 adjustment?
• Which of the following USCIS forms sometimes involves discretionary analysis?
• How much relevant work experience is required for an individual in a religious vocation to immigrate to the United States?
• Which characteristic defines Adjudicative Discretion?
• An applicant did not know, or should not have reasonably known that the group she was involved in was a terrorist organization. For which of the following activities would the applicant qualify for a Lack of Knowledge exception?
• Can a noncitizen inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(9)(B) apply for a waiver of inadmissibility?
• To qualify for adjustment under the Cuban Adjustment Act, must an individual be both a native and citizen of Cuba?
• What does the term "discretion" typically refer to in immigration processes?
• Which process benefits from the use of Prosecutorial Discretion?
• A noncitizen serves consecutive sentences for different offenses. What is the total duration considered for immigration purposes?
• When applying for a driver's license, which provision is a noncitizen inadmissible under for a false claim to U.S. citizenship?
• If an asylum applicant's spouse is listed on their Form I-589, must they file a separate Form I-730?
• True or False: There is an exception to the persecutor bar.
• If a noncitizen was not admitted on his/her last entry, what section of law is charged on the Notice to Appear?
• True or False: Both asylees and refugees age 14 and older must be fingerprinted when applying for adjustment of status.
• What might be a reason for exercising Prosecutorial Discretion?
• True or False: A refugee must apply to adjust status after one year of being granted refugee status.
• Which is the best example of an articulated possible fraud indicator?
• What technique produces fine line detail and sharp text that is secure and not easily replicated?
• Which of the following is true about the definition of Deferred Enforced Departure?
• Which type of discretion is utilized in approving a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility?
• Which of the following activities would be considered the provision of material support?
• What does INA § 212(d)(5) pertain to in terms of immigration authority?
• What is the main purpose of the T nonimmigrant status?
• In terms of security, what characteristic makes a printing technique more desirable?
• Which status does NOT classify as a reason for inadmissibility under public charge provisions?
• Which type of status can be granted for individuals affected by war or natural disasters?
• Which classification is generally sought by a juvenile declared dependent upon a state juvenile court?
• What can be said about a parole granted to a noncitizen?
• Is a criminal case where adjudication was withheld but with a plea of guilty and 1 year probation treated as a conviction for immigration purposes?
• How can you find out if someone has a pending application for T or U nonimmigrant status?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a "petty offense" exception?
• When might an immigration officer choose to exercise Prosecutorial Discretion?
• What does a mismatched photo on a document signify in immigration verification?
• What does NACARA stand for?
• By when must a diversity visa applicant adjust status or obtain an immigrant visa?