Family-Based Immigration

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of family-based immigration, including the different categories of family members who can sponsor an immigrant, the requirements for each category, and the process for applying for a family-based visa.
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Which of the following is NOT a category of family member who can sponsor an immigrant?

  1. Spouse

  2. Parent

  3. Child

  4. Sibling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siblings cannot sponsor immigrants, but other family members such as spouses, parents, and children can.

What is the minimum age requirement for a child to be able to sponsor their parents?

  1. 18 years old

  2. 21 years old

  3. 25 years old

  4. 30 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A child must be at least 21 years old to be able to sponsor their parents.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a spouse to sponsor their immigrant spouse?

  1. The spouse must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

  2. The spouse must have filed a petition with the USCIS.

  3. The spouse must have paid the required filing fees.

  4. The spouse must have a job offer in the United States.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A job offer is not a requirement for a spouse to sponsor their immigrant spouse.

What is the maximum number of immediate relatives that a U.S. citizen can sponsor in a year?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A U.S. citizen can sponsor up to 4 immediate relatives in a year.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining a family-based visa?

  1. The ability to live and work in the United States

  2. The ability to apply for U.S. citizenship

  3. The ability to sponsor other family members

  4. The ability to travel freely in and out of the United States


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Family-based visas do not grant the ability to travel freely in and out of the United States.

What is the average processing time for a family-based visa application?

  1. 6-12 months

  2. 12-18 months

  3. 18-24 months

  4. 24-36 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average processing time for a family-based visa application is 12-18 months.

Which of the following is NOT a document that is required to be submitted with a family-based visa application?

  1. Birth certificate

  2. Marriage certificate

  3. Passport

  4. Tax returns


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tax returns are not required to be submitted with a family-based visa application.

What is the name of the form that is used to apply for a family-based visa?

  1. Form I-130

  2. Form I-485

  3. Form I-765

  4. Form I-944


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Form I-130 is the form that is used to apply for a family-based visa.

Which of the following is NOT a fee that is associated with applying for a family-based visa?

  1. Filing fee

  2. Biometric fee

  3. Application fee

  4. Processing fee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There is no application fee associated with applying for a family-based visa.

What is the name of the government agency that is responsible for adjudicating family-based visa applications?

  1. USCIS

  2. DOS

  3. CBP

  4. ICE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

USCIS is the government agency that is responsible for adjudicating family-based visa applications.

Which of the following is NOT a ground of inadmissibility that can prevent an immigrant from obtaining a family-based visa?

  1. Criminal convictions

  2. Health-related grounds

  3. Security-related grounds

  4. Public charge grounds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public charge grounds are not a ground of inadmissibility that can prevent an immigrant from obtaining a family-based visa.

What is the name of the program that allows certain undocumented immigrants to apply for temporary protected status?

  1. TPS

  2. DACA

  3. DREAM Act

  4. NAFTA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

TPS is the program that allows certain undocumented immigrants to apply for temporary protected status.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining TPS?

  1. The ability to live and work in the United States

  2. The ability to apply for U.S. citizenship

  3. The ability to sponsor other family members

  4. The ability to travel freely in and out of the United States


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TPS does not grant the ability to apply for U.S. citizenship.

What is the maximum amount of time that an individual can remain in TPS?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option:
Explanation:

An individual can remain in TPS for a maximum of 18 months.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an individual to be eligible for TPS?

  1. The individual must be from a country that has been designated for TPS

  2. The individual must have been continuously residing in the United States since a certain date

  3. The individual must have a clean criminal record

  4. The individual must be able to prove that they are a U.S. citizen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An individual does not need to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for TPS.

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