USCIS Basic – Block 1 Practice Exam

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• For an Executive Vice President of Advertising to gain classification on his I-551, what should he demonstrate?
• What classification and period of admission would be annotated for a nanny accompanying an employee of a recognized international organization?
• Which of the following adequately describes the H-1B visa?
• What must a U.S. citizen provide when filing Form I-129F for an alien fiancé?
• What is a fundamental principle of immigration enforcement in the U.S.?
• What classification will be assigned to an alien who was an Executive Vice President of Advertising and has moved to the U.S. to continue work?
• How does USCIS determine priority dates for employment-based immigrant classifications?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• What is the consequence for an alien present in the United States without admission or parole according to INA § 212(a)(6)(A)(i)?
• What classification and period of admission does an Aldovian national, who has critical information on terrorist cells and is assisting the FBI, have?
• Prior to IIRIRA, how could an alien be deemed to have made entry?
• Why did some colonists come to America?
• What is the minimum score that applicants must achieve to pass the civics test?
• What rule governs same-sex marriages in the same manner as opposite-sex marriages?
• Which document is typically NOT accepted as proof of U.S. citizenship?
• True or False: An H-2B nonimmigrant may change employers when requesting an extension of stay.
• What role does the Department of State play in the immigration process?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• What classification was on the admission documents of an alien father of a 25-year-old USC who was recently admitted as an immigrant under a Form I-130?
• What is the supreme law of the land?
• Which piece of major legislation created the "diversity" immigrant category for nationals of underrepresented countries?
• What is the main duty of the President?
• What is the minimum age for citizens to vote for President in the United States?
• Case law or a precedent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court is binding on:
• What classification was annotated on the admission documents of a 30-year-old son of a U.S. citizen from Country X?
• In order to view a secret classified file, an officer needs to meet all the following requirements EXCEPT:
• What is the central question regarding the validity of a marriage?
• Which of the following is true about the Oath of Allegiance?
• In which year was the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Section 3, found unconstitutional?
• How old must a USC be to petition for a parent?
• If Stella's Form I-129 is approved for her training at the Children's Hospital, what will be her nonimmigrant classification?
• Which nonimmigrant classification can be sponsored by a state law enforcement agency on Form I-854?
• How many paragraphs are there in INA § 101(a)?
• What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
• If a U.S. citizen files Form I-129F for his wife while Form I-130 is pending, what will be her classification and period of admission upon approval?
• When an individual is admitted to the U.S. as a B-2, what is the primary purpose of that visa?
• What section of 8 C.F.R. is associated with the definition of arriving aliens?
• If a cake decorator with seven years of experience, including a three-year apprenticeship, is approved for a visa, what classification will be on her I-551?
• What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
• Which agency is responsible for immigrant visa allocation and immigrant visa issuance?
• Under what condition may a J-1 exchange visitor be subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement?
• In which "H" classification are aliens allowed to seek permanent resident status without violating their nonimmigrant status?
• In which section of 22 CFR can you find a list of immigrant classification symbols?
• Which system provides a digitized version of the physical alien and receipt files?
• What will the nonimmigrant classification be for the chemist transferred from Rio de Janeiro for innovative skincare product development?
• If a B-2 visa holder is changed to F-1 status, what does the term D/S indicate?
• What classification will a foreign national receive on his permanent resident card if he is approved under a Form I-140 petition for his expertise in genetic cloning?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• Which right is exclusively granted to United States citizens?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• What does INA stand for in immigration terminology?
• What role does the President play in relation to laws?
• In which document is the principle of checks and balances established?
• How many employment-based visa categories are there?
• A foreign national specializing in corporate law is petitioned by a financial firm; what classification will be noted on her I-551?
• What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
• Who does the Adam Walsh Act protect?
• According to Congress.gov, The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 is cited as:
• For an alien to be eligible for T-1 status, they must:
• Which classification and period of admission apply to aliens discovered as victims of involuntary servitude during an enforcement operation?
• Where in the INA would you find the definition of a child for immigration purposes?
• Which agency was NOT created as a result of the Homeland Security Act of 2002?
• What is a possible indicator of fraud related to qualification evidence?
• What is one right only for United States citizens?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• What is the role of the Individual Sponsor Organization (ISO) in the labor certification process?
• Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
• USCIS must respond to a FOIA request within how many working days?
• An alien present in the United States who has not been admitted or who arrives in the United States shall be deemed:
• What type of documentation is NOT typically required for an F-1 change of status application?
• What do we celebrate on Independence Day?
• Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
• Who is the current President of the United States?
• A border crossing identification card is issued by which agency?
• Which employment-based visa category includes E31 and E34?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What term describes a foreign citizen's lawful entry into the U.S.?
• What is the primary objective of the USCIS Naturalization Test?
• What is the primary role of Congress?
• Which territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• Which body has the authority to amend laws in the U.S.?
• What does the acronym ETA stand for in labor certification?
• What is the title subject of the following citation: INA section two hundred thirty seven, subsection a, paragraph two, subparagraph A, clause iii?
• What is the necessary experience requirement for a position to be classified under E-32?
• What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
• In what section of the INA are definitions related to citizenship and nationality located?
• Where in 8 CFR can you find Special Requirements for Admission of non-immigrants?
• To whom do we show loyalty when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
• True or False: The DOL reviews all ETA 9089s with no exceptions.
• What will be the nonimmigrant classification if the Form I-129 for a Korean citizen is approved for the position of Vice President of Production?
• Where can the definition of "residence" be found?
• What type of evidence may a person present at the Port of Entry (POE) to prove U.S. citizenship?
• 8 U.S.C. § 1182 and INA § 212(a) are examples of what legal authority?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States?
• Which classification would be assigned to a foreign national applying as a cake decorator with more experience than required?
• Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
• Who is responsible for ensuring laws are followed?
• What classification applies to a laborer position that does not require any training or experience?
• What will be the classification for 100 agricultural contract laborers admitted to pick produce throughout Florida?
• If an alien is admitted to testify at a DEA trial in New York City, what is their classification and period of admission?
• Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
• What was one reason that colonists came to America?
• Who qualifies as an Immediate Relative?
• What does the Constitution establish?
• What establishes the justice system in the United States?
• What classification will Tasha receive if the Georgia school system petitions for her as a Special Education teacher?
• Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?
• Which of the following classifications is NOT part of the EB5 visa category?
• Which term has changed its meaning as a result of the enactment of IIRIRA (1996)?
• What visa bulletin chart does an individual seeking to file application for adjustment of status typically use to determine when they can file the Form I-485?
• What section of INA § 237 deals specifically with marriage fraud?
• Aliens with C-2 nonimmigrant status can perform which of the following activities?
• What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
• In the context of immigration, what does "nonimmigrant classification" refer to?
• Which of the following is a suspicious element that may indicate fraud or misrepresentation?
• Who holds the position of Chief Justice of the United States as of October 2023?
• What will be the classification for an Alvonian citizen participating in a cultural exchange program at Wally Wonderland?
• What classification was annotated on the admission documents of a citizen of Country X admitted as an LPR based on a Form I-130 filed by her USC husband?
• Which relatives can derive their status from a 23-year-old alien granted U-1 status?
• What adjudicative action will be taken on George's Form I-539 based on the provided documentation?
• Which of the following is NOT a recurring theme in U.S. Immigration reform?
• Which river is the longest in the United States?
• Which document outlines the rights of citizens in the United States?
• What is the significance of the Oath of Allegiance in the naturalization process?
• Which amendment guarantees the right to vote regardless of race?
• What right is reserved only for United States citizens?
• Who is known as the "Father of Our Country"?
• If a landscaping company hires a foreign national for an entry-level laborer position that requires no training or experience, what classification would be on their I-551?
• What classification and period of admission would be assigned to a flight attendant arriving on a passenger flight?
• In what year was the Constitution written?
• Which employment-based immigrant classifications that require the filing of a Form I-140 do NOT require the submission of an ETA 9089?
• Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
• In what year did women gain the right to vote?
• Every alien is presumed to be an intending immigrant unless the person falls into a nonimmigrant classification. True or False?
• What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
• Which employment-based immigrant classification includes E21?
• What movement was aimed at ending racial discrimination in the United States?
• What is the standard of review of the bona fides of a marriage where the alien married while in removal proceedings?
• Which piece of legislation removed time restrictions on an aggravated felony, so that the definition applies regardless of date of conviction?
• What movement did Susan B. Anthony advocate for?
• What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
• Which of the following nonimmigrant classifications is not eligible for an extension of stay?
• What type of economic system does the United States have?
• If Gordon, a B-2 visitor, wishes to work as a cashier, what is his eligibility based on his current status?
• How long is a labor certification valid for?
• How many amendments does the Constitution have?
• What is the appropriate classification for a foreign national who intends to invest $995,000 to develop a retail mall after receiving CPR status?
• What is a primary purpose of a border crossing identification card?
• What historical figure is best known for advocating women's suffrage?
• Can Julie, a B-1 nonimmigrant admitted by CBP, attend graduate school in the United States?
• What year was the Constitution written?
• What classification will an owner of two nightclub-restaurants receive if she files a Form I-526 after buying a nightclub in Washington, DC?
• What is the nonimmigrant classification and period of admission for a Turkunkin monk admitted to establish a Temple in Seattle?
• Which two freedoms are guaranteed to everyone living in the United States?
• What is the citation for the definition of "aggravated felony" in the INA?
• Name one state that borders Canada.
• Where would you find administrative regulations that provide guidance on naturalization eligibility requirements?
• Which of the following statements is true concerning precedent decisions?
• What is true regarding John, the child of a K-1 visa holder, who turned 19?
• The alien uses the visa to apply for admission at a POE during the validity period shown on the visa. The issuance of a visa does not guarantee admission to the United States. True or False?
• When a citizen of Country X married a naturalized USC, what classification was annotated on her admission documents after applying for admission?
• What is one responsibility that is exclusive to United States citizens?
• What will be the classification and period of admission for the alien signed to play for the professional baseball team?
• What is the primary purpose of a labor certification application (ETA 9089)?
• What section of law provides the yearly numerical limits of visas available for each employment-based preference category?
• Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?
• What is the title subject of the following citation: INA section two hundred twelve, subsection a, paragraph ten, subparagraph A?
• When citizens and noncitizen nationals leave and enter the United States:
• What is the capital of the United States?
• Name one U.S. territory.
• How is an alien who makes an illegal entry characterized in terms of admission status?
• Which section is commonly referred to for grounds of inadmissibility in immigration?
• Where can you find what public laws have amended the INA of 1952 in the Immigration Law Handbook?
• What is the classification and period of admission for the beneficiary of an approved Form I-129F coming to conclude a valid marriage?
• Which employment-based visa category does E11 belong to?
• In which section of 22 CFR can you find a list of nonimmigrant classification symbols?
• What do we call laws passed by Congress?
• What is the DOL responsible for in their review of labor certification applications?
• Which of the following is a fundamental duty of U.S. citizenship?
• What role does the bill of rights play in the Constitution?
• What fundamental principle does the Constitution embody?
• Which classification is typically reserved for temporary agricultural workers?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• Which employment-based immigrants require an Affidavit of Support to immigrate?
• If Form I-129 is approved for 100 carpenters working in New Orleans, what will their nonimmigrant classification and period of admission be?
• What is one benefit of being a U.S. citizen?
• Who is responsible for vetoing bills?
• Which legislation is a result of the laws passed by Congress?
• What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
• Which nonimmigrant classification is eligible for a change of status?
• Who served as President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
• What is the controlling age of the victim for Adam Walsh Act (AWA) purposes?
• How many questions are applicants required to answer during the civics section of the naturalization test?
• Who is referred to as the "Father of Our Country"?
• What does the acronym USCIS stand for?