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Immigration and Public Benefits

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Immigration and Public Benefits, testing your knowledge on the various programs and policies related to immigration and public assistance.
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What is the primary federal law that governs immigration in the United States?

  1. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

  2. The Refugee Act of 1980

  3. The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986

  4. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is the primary federal law that governs immigration in the United States. It establishes the legal framework for the admission, exclusion, and deportation of non-citizens, as well as the naturalization process for immigrants.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws and regulations?

  1. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  2. The Department of Justice (DOJ)

  3. The Department of State (DOS)

  4. The Department of Labor (DOL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for enforcing immigration laws and regulations. It oversees various agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What is the term used to describe the process of becoming a U.S. citizen?

  1. Naturalization

  2. Immigration

  3. Citizenship

  4. Residency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naturalization is the process by which a foreign national becomes a U.S. citizen. It involves meeting certain eligibility requirements, such as residency, good moral character, and knowledge of U.S. history and government.

What is the purpose of the Refugee Act of 1980?

  1. To provide assistance to refugees and asylum seekers

  2. To establish quotas for the admission of immigrants

  3. To enforce immigration laws and regulations

  4. To promote economic development in immigrant communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Refugee Act of 1980 provides assistance to refugees and asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries. It establishes a process for granting refugee status and provides various forms of support, such as resettlement assistance and access to public benefits.

Which of the following is NOT a type of public benefit that may be available to immigrants?

  1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  2. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  3. Medicaid

  4. Food Stamps


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is not typically available to immigrants unless they have worked in the United States for a sufficient period of time and have paid Social Security taxes. Other public benefits, such as SSI, Medicaid, and Food Stamps, may be available to eligible immigrants, depending on their immigration status and income level.

What is the five-year bar rule in immigration law?

  1. A rule that prohibits immigrants from applying for permanent residency for five years after entering the United States

  2. A rule that requires immigrants to wait five years before they can become naturalized U.S. citizens

  3. A rule that prevents immigrants from receiving public benefits for five years after entering the United States

  4. A rule that limits the number of immigrants who can enter the United States each year to five million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The five-year bar rule in immigration law prohibits certain immigrants from applying for permanent residency for five years after entering the United States. This rule applies to individuals who have entered the country without inspection or who have violated the terms of their visa.

What is the purpose of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986?

  1. To provide amnesty to undocumented immigrants

  2. To establish employer sanctions for hiring undocumented workers

  3. To increase border security and enforcement

  4. To promote economic development in immigrant communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 provided amnesty to undocumented immigrants who met certain eligibility requirements. It also established employer sanctions for hiring undocumented workers and increased border security and enforcement.

What is the term used to describe the process of removing a non-citizen from the United States?

  1. Deportation

  2. Exclusion

  3. Removal

  4. Repatriation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deportation is the process of removing a non-citizen from the United States. It can occur for various reasons, such as violating immigration laws, committing certain crimes, or becoming a public charge.

Which of the following is NOT a type of visa that allows individuals to enter the United States for temporary purposes?

  1. Tourist visa

  2. Student visa

  3. Work visa

  4. Green card


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Green card is a permanent resident card that allows individuals to live and work in the United States indefinitely. It is not a type of visa that allows individuals to enter the country for temporary purposes.

What is the term used to describe the process of granting temporary permission to an individual to remain in the United States?

  1. Parole

  2. Deferred action

  3. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

  4. Asylum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deferred action is the process of granting temporary permission to an individual to remain in the United States. It allows individuals to avoid deportation and may also make them eligible for certain public benefits.

What is the purpose of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996?

  1. To increase border security and enforcement

  2. To establish new grounds for deportation

  3. To limit the availability of public benefits to immigrants

  4. To promote economic development in immigrant communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996 increased border security and enforcement. It also established new grounds for deportation and limited the availability of public benefits to immigrants.

Which of the following is NOT a type of public charge that can make an immigrant ineligible for certain public benefits?

  1. Receiving cash assistance

  2. Using long-term institutional care

  3. Being a public health risk

  4. Having a job


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having a job is not a type of public charge that can make an immigrant ineligible for certain public benefits. Cash assistance, using long-term institutional care, and being a public health risk are all considered public charges.

What is the term used to describe the process of allowing an individual to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons?

  1. Asylum

  2. Refugee status

  3. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

  4. Deferred action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asylum is the process of allowing an individual to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons. It is granted to individuals who have fled persecution in their home countries and meet certain eligibility requirements.

Which of the following is NOT a type of relief from deportation that may be available to certain immigrants?

  1. Cancellation of removal

  2. Adjustment of status

  3. Voluntary departure

  4. Asylum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asylum is not a type of relief from deportation. It is a form of humanitarian protection that allows individuals to enter the United States and remain there permanently. Cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and voluntary departure are all types of relief from deportation that may be available to certain immigrants.

What is the purpose of the Flores Settlement Agreement?

  1. To establish standards for the treatment of children in immigration custody

  2. To provide legal representation to undocumented immigrants

  3. To increase border security and enforcement

  4. To promote economic development in immigrant communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Flores Settlement Agreement establishes standards for the treatment of children in immigration custody. It requires the government to provide adequate food, shelter, and medical care to children in custody and to release them from custody as soon as possible.

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