Legal Pathways to Immigration: A Comprehensive Guide to U.S. Immigration

Question 1

Immigration policies present ethical challenges. Discuss the ethical implications of balancing national security concerns with the humanitarian need to provide refuge, addressing the challenges of undocumented immigration while respecting human rights, and ensuring fairness and equity in immigration processes.

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Balancing national security concerns with the humanitarian need to provide refuge.

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Addressing the challenges of undocumented immigration while respecting human rights.

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Ensuring fairness and equity in immigration processes.

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Prioritizing economic benefits over humanitarian concerns.

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of visa that allows non-citizens to enter the United States for permanent residence?

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Immigrant visa

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Non-immigrant visa

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Green card

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Study visa

Question 3

Which of the following is a legal pathway to obtaining permanent residency in the United States?

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Green card

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Passport

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Visa

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Birth certificate

Question 4

What is the process by which a foreign national becomes a citizen of the United States?

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Naturalization

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Immigration

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Assimilation

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Acculturation

Question 5

Which of the following agencies 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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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary advantage of obtaining U.S. citizenship?

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The right to vote and run for public office

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Lower taxes on income earned in the U.S.

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Free healthcare and education

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Visa-free travel to all countries

Question 7

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of family-based visa?

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F-1 Student Visa

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IR-1 Spouse Visa

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CR-1 Conditional Resident Visa

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K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

Question 8

Which of the following is **NOT** a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?

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DREAM Act

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Registry

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a labor certification?

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To prove that there is a shortage of qualified workers in the U.S.

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To guarantee an immigrant worker a job in the U.S.

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To allow employers to hire undocumented workers

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To prevent the exploitation of foreign workers

Question 10

Which of the following factors is **NOT** considered in determining whether an immigrant is admissible to the U.S.?

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Marital status

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Criminal history

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Health and safety concerns

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Financial status

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the Visa Waiver Program?

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To allow citizens of certain countries to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa

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To provide expedited processing of visas for students and business travelers

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To increase security at U.S. borders

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To reduce the number of undocumented immigrants

Question 12

What is the primary distinction between an immigrant visa and a nonimmigrant visa?

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Immigrant visas grant permanent residency, while nonimmigrant visas are for temporary visits.

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Nonimmigrant visas are only for those with family in the U.S., while immigrant visas are open to all.

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Immigrant visas require a green card, while nonimmigrant visas do not.

Question 13

Which of the following is **not** a type of immigrant visa?

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Tourist visa

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Family-based visa

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Employment-based visa

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Diversity visa

Question 14

What is the term used to describe a permanent resident of the United States?

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Green card holder

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Citizen

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Visa holder

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Alien

Question 15

What is the main purpose of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)?

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To regulate immigration and naturalization in the US

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To protect the rights of immigrants

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To provide funding for immigration services

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To enforce immigration laws

Question 16

Which agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the US?

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Department of Homeland Security

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Department of Justice

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

Question 17

Which legal immigration pathway allows skilled professionals to gain permanent residency based on their skills and job offers?

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Employment-Based Immigration

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Diversity Visa Lottery

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Family-Sponsored Immigration

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Asylum

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonimmigrant visa?

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I-485 (Green Card Application)

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B-1 (Business)

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F-1 (Student)

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H-1B (Temporary Worker)

Question 19

What is the first step in applying for a green card?

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Filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

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Applying for an I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)

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Passing the English and Civics exam

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Obtaining a nonimmigrant visa

Question 20

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

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Adjudicating immigration applications and petitions

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Enforcing immigration laws

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Providing legal assistance to immigrants

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Managing border security

Question 21

What is the primary function of the immigration court in the immigration process?

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To determine the legality of an individual's immigration status

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To grant or deny asylum

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To provide legal representation to immigrants

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To enforce immigration laws

Question 22

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe?

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It established that undocumented children have the right to attend public schools.

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It prohibited discrimination against immigrants in employment.

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It expanded the definition of citizenship.

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It limited the government's ability to deport immigrants.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonimmigrant visa?

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I-485 Green Card Application

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B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa

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F-1 Student Visa

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H-1B Work Visa

Question 24

What is the initial form filed to begin the process of becoming a permanent resident through family sponsorship?

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Form I-130

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Form I-485

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Form I-765

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Form I-944

Question 25

What is the primary role of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in immigration law?

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Adjudicates immigration applications and petitions

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Enforces immigration laws and regulations

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Provides legal advice and representation to immigrants

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Establishes immigration policies

Question 26

Which type of immigrant visa is specifically designed for individuals with extraordinary abilities in science, art, education, or business?

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EB-1A

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EB-2 NIW

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EB-3

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EB-5

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of the diversity lottery program?

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To enhance diversity in the immigrant population

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To provide a pathway to citizenship for refugees

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To attract highly skilled workers

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To reunite families

Question 28

What is the key difference between a green card and a certificate of citizenship?

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A green card is temporary, while a certificate of citizenship is permanent.

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A certificate of citizenship allows the holder to vote, while a green card does not.

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A green card grants freedom to travel outside the U.S., while a certificate of citizenship does not.

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There is no difference between a green card and a certificate of citizenship.

Question 29

What is the purpose of "Adjustment of Status" in the context of U.S. immigration?

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To change from a nonimmigrant status to permanent resident status within the U.S.

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To change from one nonimmigrant status to another

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To change from permanent resident status to citizenship status

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To apply for asylum or refugee protection

Question 30

Undocumented immigrants in the United States face numerous challenges. Which of the following is a major obstacle they encounter?

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Limited access to education and healthcare

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Increased risk of discrimination and exploitation

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Difficulty finding stable employment

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Guaranteed path to citizenship

Question 31

Which type of visa allows an individual to temporarily reside in the US for a specific purpose, such as work or study?

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Nonimmigrant visa

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Green card

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Citizenship

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Permanent resident alien

Question 32

What is the initial step in the process of obtaining a permanent resident card (green card) in the United States?

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Submitting a petition to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Receiving approval of the petition

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Attending an interview with the USCIS

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Passing the naturalization test

Question 33

Differentiate between naturalization and denaturalization?

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Naturalization is the process of becoming a citizen, while denaturalization is the process of losing citizenship.

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Naturalization is the process of losing citizenship, while denaturalization is the process of becoming a citizen.

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Naturalization and denaturalization are synonymous processes.

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Neither of the above

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a legal protection or right granted to immigrants in the United States?

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The right to vote in federal elections

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Equal treatment under the law

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The right to due process

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The right to a fair trial

Question 35

What type of visa allows foreign individuals to work temporarily in the United States?

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H-1B visa (specialty occupation)

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B-1 visa (business visitor)

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F-1 visa (student)

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I-9 visa (employment verification)

Question 36

What is the purpose of the green card process?

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To grant permanent residency status

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To allow temporary work

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To apply for citizenship

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To visit the United States on tourism

Question 37

What is the most common ground for requesting asylum in the United States?

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Political persecution

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Environmental disaster

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Economic hardship

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Family reunification

Question 38

What is the significance of the I-9 form?

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It is used to verify employment eligibility

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It is required for applying for a green card

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It is used to track visa overstays

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It is required for citizenship applications

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining a green card?

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Automatic citizenship

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Permanent residency status

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Ability to work and live in the US

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Access to social welfare programs

Question 40

How does immigration impact the cultural diversity of the United States?

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Immigration adds to the cultural richness of the U.S. by bringing in new ideas, customs, and artistic expressions.

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Immigration creates a more uniform culture by blending immigrants into the existing culture.

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Immigration helps immigrant communities maintain their original cultures, preventing them from changing.

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Immigration weakens American culture by undermining traditional values and practices.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonimmigrant visa?

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Green card

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Tourist visa

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Work visa

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Student visa

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a green card?

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Permanent residency

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Temporary work

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Education

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Tourism

Question 43

Which of the following is a benefit of obtaining citizenship?

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The right to vote

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Special tax breaks

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Free college tuition

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Guaranteed employment

Question 44

What is the role of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)?

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To adjudicate immigration applications and administer immigration laws

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To enforce immigration laws at the border

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To provide legal assistance to immigrants

Question 45

What is the purpose of the diversity visa lottery program?

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To increase diversity in the US by issuing visas to applicants from countries with low immigration rates.

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To provide visas to highly skilled workers

Question 46

Which of the following is a ground for inadmissibility to the US?

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Convicted of a crime of moral turpitude

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Having a job offer in the US

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Being fluent in English

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Having a college degree

Question 47

What is the process of obtaining a green card through marriage to a US citizen?

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File a petition with USCIS, undergo an interview, and pass a medical exam.

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Enter the US illegally and wait for amnesty.

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Obtain a work visa first and then apply for a green card.

Question 48

Which type of visa is required for individuals coming to the U.S. to work in a specialized occupation?

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H-1B

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F-1

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K-1

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B-2

Question 49

What is the initial step in the process of applying for a green card?

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Filing a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Residing in the U.S. for a certain period without legal status

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Passing an English proficiency test

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Attending an interview with an immigration officer

Question 50

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

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To enforce immigration laws and secure the nation's borders

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To develop comprehensive immigration policy

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To provide social services to immigrants

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To adjudicate immigration applications

Question 51

Which of the following is a benefit of obtaining U.S. citizenship?

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The right to vote in federal elections

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Guaranteed employment

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The ability to travel without a passport

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Free healthcare for life

Question 52

What is the defining characteristic that differentiates "legal" from "illegal" immigration?

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Legal immigrants have official permission to enter and remain in the United States, while illegal immigrants do not.

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Legal immigrants pay taxes, while illegal immigrants do not.

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Legal immigrants speak English, while illegal immigrants do not.

Question 53

What are some of the challenges commonly faced by immigrants in the United States?

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Language barriers, cultural differences, and potential discrimination

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High crime rates and limited access to healthcare

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Extreme weather events and natural disasters

Question 54

How can the United States effectively manage its immigration system?

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By balancing enforcement of immigration laws with compassionate and fair treatment of immigrants

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By increasing the number of immigration detention centers

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By constructing a physical barrier along the entire border with Mexico