Types of Immigration: A Comprehensive Guide for Law and Government Students

Question 1

Which two types of visas are employment-based, and what is one requirement for obtaining each visa?

Accepted Answer

H-1B visa: Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specialty occupation.

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TN visa: Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a profession included in NAFTA.

Question 2

In humanitarian-based immigration, how do refugee status and asylum contribute to the process?

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They provide legal protection and can lead to citizenship for individuals facing persecution or seeking refuge.

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They determine eligibility for employment-based visas.

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They restrict access to government assistance programs.

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They exclusively apply to individuals from certain designated countries.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a potential economic impact of immigration?

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Increased unemployment

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Increased labor force

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Higher tax revenues

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Increased consumer demand

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an employment-based visa?

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To facilitate the immigration of skilled workers into the United States

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To reunite families separated by immigration policies

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To provide refuge to individuals fleeing persecution

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To boost tourism in the United States

Question 5

Identify the option that is NOT a category of humanitarian-based immigration:

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Diversity Visa Lottery

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Asylum

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Refugee status

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Temporary Protected Status

Question 6

What is the primary function of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)?

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To enforce immigration laws and regulate immigration into the United States

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To provide legal assistance to immigrants

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To advocate for immigrants' rights

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To facilitate the integration of immigrants into American society

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT fall under the categories of employment-based immigration?

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Immediate family members of employment-based immigrants

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Skilled workers

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Exceptional ability in arts, sciences, or business

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Investors

Question 8

Which type of immigration permits individuals to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons?

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Humanitarian-based immigration

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Family-based immigration

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Employment-based immigration

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Diversity lottery

Question 9

What is the primary objective of the Green Card Lottery program?

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To offer permanent resident visas to individuals from underrepresented countries.

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To attract highly skilled professionals to the United States.

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To reunite families separated by immigration barriers.

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To provide temporary work visas to foreign citizens.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a ground for inadmissibility into the United States?

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Political beliefs

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Criminal convictions

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Communicable diseases

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Insufficient financial resources

Question 11

How does naturalization differ from permanent residency?

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Naturalization confers US citizenship, while permanent residency is a temporary status.

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Permanent residency confers US citizenship, while naturalization is a temporary status.

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Naturalization and permanent residency are equivalent terms.

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Naturalization requires a more extended waiting period than permanent residency.

Question 12

What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding immigration matters?

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Enforcing immigration laws and safeguarding national security.

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Offering legal assistance to immigrants.

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Advocating for immigration reform.

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Resettlement of refugees in the United States.

Question 13

How do non-governmental organizations and advocacy groups impact immigration policies and support systems for immigrants?

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They play a crucial role in shaping immigration policies and advocating for immigrants' rights.

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They mainly provide direct services to immigrants, with minimal influence on policy.

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They primarily focus on providing humanitarian aid to immigrants, without involvement in policymaking.

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They have no significant impact on immigration policies or support systems for immigrants.

Question 14

Which type of visa is granted to individuals who have extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences, or business?

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EB-1A

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EB-2

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EB-3

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H-1B

Question 15

What is the key difference between a refugee and an asylee?

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Refugees apply for asylum before entering the country, while asylees apply after entering.

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Refugees are granted asylum within their home country, while asylees are granted asylum in a foreign country.

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Asylees are granted permanent residence, while refugees are not.

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There is no difference between a refugee and an asylee.

Question 16

Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining an asylum grant?

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A well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, or other protected grounds

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Proof of prior persecution

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Established family ties in the United States

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Sufficient financial resources

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the Diversity Visa Lottery?

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To promote diversity in the U.S. population

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To facilitate family reunification

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To attract skilled workers

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To grant asylum to refugees

Question 18

Which approach best balances ethical considerations and effectiveness in addressing the legal and ethical challenges of immigration enforcement?

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Create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who meet certain requirements

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Enforce immigration laws strictly without exceptions

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Grant amnesty to all undocumented immigrants

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Privatize immigration enforcement by contracting with private companies

Question 19

Which type of employment-based immigration is available for highly skilled workers?

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EB-1

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EB-2

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EB-3

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EB-4

Question 20

What is the purpose of humanitarian-based immigration?

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To provide temporary protection to individuals who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to persecution or other extraordinary circumstances

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To allow skilled workers to fill labor shortages in the United States

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To reunite family members of US citizens or permanent residents

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To increase the diversity of the US population

Question 21

Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a diversity visa?

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Being a native of a country with a low rate of immigration to the United States

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Having a job offer in the United States

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Being married to a US citizen or permanent resident

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Having a college degree or equivalent

Question 22

Which government agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States?

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Department of Homeland Security

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Department of Justice

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Department of State

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Department of Labor

Question 23

What is the role of the USCIS in the immigration process?

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To adjudicate immigration applications and petitions

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To investigate and prosecute immigration violations

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To conduct citizenship ceremonies

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To represent immigrants in legal proceedings

Question 24

What is the goal of the DREAM Act?

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To provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children

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To increase border security

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To reduce illegal immigration

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To establish a guest worker program

Question 25

Which of the following types of immigration allows an individual to enter the United States to reunite with an immediate family member who is a US citizen or permanent resident?

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Family-based

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Employment-based

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Humanitarian-based

Question 26

Which of the following is an eligibility requirement for family-sponsored permanent residency?

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Being a spouse or child of a US citizen

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Having a job offer in the United States

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Being a victim of human trafficking

Question 27

Which type of visa permits highly skilled workers to enter the United States temporarily to work in specialized fields?

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H-1B

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F-1

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B-1

Question 28

Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States?

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Department of Homeland Security

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Department of Justice

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Department of State

Question 29

What is the primary requirement for an individual to be eligible for employment-based immigration?

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A job offer from a US employer

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Higher education in the US

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Refugee or asylum seeker status

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Winning the green card lottery

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of humanitarian-based immigration?

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Diversity lottery

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Asylum

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Refugee status

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Temporary Protected Status

Question 31

What is the key distinction between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant?

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Immigrants have permanent residency, while nonimmigrants have temporary status.

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Nonimmigrants can work in the US, while immigrants cannot.

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Immigrants must apply for citizenship, while nonimmigrants can stay indefinitely.

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There is no substantial difference between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of legal immigration to the US?

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Environmental degradation

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Economic growth

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Increased labor force

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Cultural diversity

Question 33

What primary function does the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) perform?

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Enforces immigration laws and processes immigration applications

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Provides legal assistance to immigrants

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Funds immigrant resettlement programs

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Conducts immigration raids

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by immigrants in the US?

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Guaranteed government support

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Language barriers

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Economic hardship

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Cultural adjustment

Question 35

How does the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution relate to immigration?

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It grants citizenship to all individuals born in the US

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It establishes immigration quotas based on national origin

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It prohibits discrimination against non-citizens

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It has no relevance to immigration law

Question 36

In the United States, which factor is most important in deciding whether to grant asylum?

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Fear of persecution

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Economic hardship

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Desire to relocate

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Family connections

Question 37

Which type of immigration allows foreign nationals to enter the United States based on their familial relationships with U.S. citizens or permanent residents?

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Family-sponsored immigration

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Humanitarian-based immigration

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Diversity visa lottery

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Employment-based immigration

Question 38

Which type of immigration provides refuge to individuals who have fled persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution in their home countries?

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Asylum-based immigration

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Investor visa program

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Family-sponsored immigration

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Employment-based immigration

Question 39

What is the primary objective of the diversity visa lottery program?

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To increase diversity in the United States by providing visas to individuals from underrepresented nations

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To reunite families separated by borders

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of legal immigration?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized entry into the United States

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Compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations

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Obtaining a valid visa or green card

Question 41

What is the primary distinction between a nonimmigrant visa and a permanent resident card (green card)?

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Nonimmigrant visas have an expiration date, while green cards confer permanent residency

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Nonimmigrant visas are only available to spouses of U.S. citizens

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Green cards are exclusively available to highly skilled individuals

Question 42

Which type of immigration is designed for individuals who invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S. economy?

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Investor visa program

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Employment-based immigration

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Asylum-based immigration

Question 43

What is the primary function of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the immigration process?

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To adjudicate immigration petitions and enforce immigration laws

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To furnish legal representation to immigrants

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To administer border security

Question 44

Which of the following is a common challenge encountered by immigrants in the United States?

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Barriers to accessing healthcare, education, and essential social services

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Absence of cultural or linguistic differences to navigate

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Guaranteed employment upon arrival

Question 45

What is the term used to describe the legal process by which an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen?

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Naturalization

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Permanent residency

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Green card

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Domicile

Question 46

Which type of immigration is granted to individuals based on their family relationships with citizens or permanent residents of a country?

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Family-Based

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Diversity-Based

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Humanitarian-Based

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Employment-Based

Question 47

What type of immigration category allows highly skilled professionals, researchers, investors, and multinational executives to obtain residence in a country?

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Employment-Based

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Diversity-Based

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Humanitarian-Based

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Family-Based

Question 48

Which type of immigration provides refuge to individuals fleeing persecution, war, or natural disasters?

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Humanitarian-Based

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Employment-Based

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Diversity-Based

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Family-Based

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT typically a requirement for obtaining family-based immigration?

Accepted Answer

A job offer in the destination country

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Financial support from a sponsor

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A qualifying family relationship

Question 50

What type of immigration prioritizes individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to a specific country?

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Diversity-Based

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Lottery-Based

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Employment-Based

Question 51

Which type of immigration allows individuals to enter a country for a temporary period, such as for work, study, or tourism?

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Nonimmigrant

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Permanent Resident

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Immigrant

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Citizen

Question 52

What is the term for an individual who has been granted permanent residence in a country?

Accepted Answer

Permanent Resident

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Nonimmigrant

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Citizen

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Immigrant

Question 53

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a conditional resident?

Accepted Answer

They must remove the conditional status within a specified time frame

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They can sponsor family members for immigration

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They are eligible to vote in national elections

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They have no restrictions on international travel

Question 54

What is the primary difference between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant?

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Immigrants intend to reside permanently in a country, while nonimmigrants intend to stay temporarily

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Immigrants can sponsor family members, while nonimmigrants cannot

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Immigrants have more rights and privileges than nonimmigrants

Question 55

Which of the following is a benefit of obtaining citizenship?

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All of the above (voting, holding public office, running for President)

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Holding public office

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Voting