USCIS Basic – Block 3 Practice Exam

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• Which branch of government is responsible for making federal laws?
• Who is the current Vice President of the United States as of October 2023?
• What is one responsibility of U.S. citizens?
• Who can introduce a bill in Congress?
• Which power is reserved to the states?
• An alien with B-2 status who overstays but marries a U.S. citizen is eligible for adjustment. What is the reason for this eligibility?
• How many amendments exist in the Constitution of the United States?
• Which two rights are granted to everyone living in the United States?
• What does TECS indicate about the subject who had dealings with suspicious money orders?
• Which document declared the American colonies independent from British rule?
• Which of the following statements about the adjustment of status process is correct?
• Why was the Preliminary Inquiry involving a subject closed?
• Which amendment to the Constitution grants the right to vote for U.S. citizens?
• If a subject is paroled into the U.S. for removal proceedings and granted Voluntary Departure, who has jurisdiction over their I-485 application?
• Who should be contacted when a subject's record indicates a terrorism link?
• What is typically the next step after a USCIS petition is denied?
• Which statement about the NTA (Notice to Appear) status boxes is accurate?
• What can an individual do if they are denied an asylum application?
• What is one right only for United States citizens?
• When do we celebrate Independence Day in the United States?
• Does overstaying a B-2 visa disqualify an alien from adjusting status if they marry a lawful permanent resident?
• An appeal from USCIS' denial of an I-360 Special Immigrant Petition for a widow/widower of a USC should be forwarded to which entity?
• What classification was given to the subject referenced in a Foreign Counterintelligence Investigation?
• What is the main function of the U.S. Constitution?
• What is the outcome of the approval of Form I-765?
• May an alien who was never inspected and admitted or paroled still adjust under INA § 245(i)?
• What evidence is needed to align with the “clearly and beyond doubt” standard?
• Where are proceedings for determining the inadmissibility or deportability of a noncitizen identified?
• Which concern classification is indicated for an Iranian student studying nuclear weapons technology?
• When Stan applies for adjustment of status, what should the next action be if he lacks a birth certificate?
• What was Martin Luther King Jr. known for?
• What section of law governs a withholding of removal hearing before an IJ?
• Which of the following conditions is NOT a requirement for adjustment of status under INA § 245(a)?
• What situation was identified during the USC's full field investigation?
• In which scenario would the BIA typically be the appellate body?
• How long do Senators serve in their term?
• If an applicant worked in the U.S. without authorization, are they eligible for adjustment of status if they entered with a valid visa?
• Under what circumstances is the "clearly and beyond doubt" standard applied?
• What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
• What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
• What is the national anthem of the United States?
• Which of the following is a requirement to become a U.S. citizen?
• What concern is indicated when an applicant for adjustment of status poses a potential threat due to hazardous material endorsements?
• What must an asylum applicant do in order to work in the United States?
• What are two USCIS form types that can be appealed to the BIA?
• Which adjustment of status applicant category does calculating CSPA age reductions pertain to?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• If a noncitizen is apprehended while attempting entry into the U.S., how are they classified?
• Is an alien who is present without inspection eligible to adjust status if married to a U.S. citizen?
• What does INA § 245(k) provide to certain employment-based adjustment applicants?
• What is the significance of the bald eagle in the United States?
• What legal section restricts Deanna from adjusting status after marrying someone else?
• According to INA § 209(c), which ground of inadmissibility still applies to asylee and refugee adjustment applicants?
• What does "EMMA" refer to in the context of USCIS tools?
• What document is missing that prevents the approval of Stan's adjustment of status application?
• In removal proceedings that have been administratively closed, who has jurisdiction over a filed I-485?
• What occurs if an alien is granted Advance Parole?
• What classification represents the subject linked to suspicious money orders shipped to Yemen?
• What term describes the situation when Circuit Courts reach different conclusions on the same legal issue?
• During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
• Generally, what causes USCIS Lockbox to reject adjustment applications as improperly filed?
• What is the minimum age requirement to be elected to the House of Representatives?
• When an individual is under investigation, which action is acceptable for gathering necessary information?
• Which of the following is a right only for United States citizens?
• What does the ATS tape interface originally indicate regarding the subject on 06/12/05?
• What is the purpose of coordination between USCIS and another governmental agency?
• What is a right?
• What are the two parts of Congress?
• What does the classification "KST" refer to in the context of subject review?
• What is one obligation that is only for United States citizens?
• Why should Noemi's I-485 application be denied if she has never been to the United States?
• What regulation governs the BIA's standard of review (de novo) for appeals?
• Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Constitution?
• What section of the regulation covers motions to reopen?
• INA § 212(a)(9)(B) pertains to which of the following?
• Who has the power to approve treaties?
• A person granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is:
• Can an alien in K-1 status who fails to marry their fiancée adjust status based on employment?
• Which type of checks includes FBI Fingerprint Check and TECS?
• Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
• What organization did Susan B. Anthony notably advocate for?
• Which federal court's precedent decisions are binding on all USCIS field and service center offices?
• Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now as of October 2023?
• Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
• What term refers to the authority to hear a case, determining the next step based on a noncitizen's residence?
• Who was the U.S. president during the Great Depression and World War II?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of lawsuit associated with USCIS adjudications?
• Which of the following is an exception to the general admissibility requirements for adjustment under INA § 245(i)?
• What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
• Who has the final authority over immigration matters within USCIS?
• What distinguishes the "burden of proof" from the "standard of proof"?
• What is a necessary condition under INA § 245(f) for adjusting status?
• What significant event occurred on July 4, 1776?
• What form would an applicant file to appeal an unfavorable naturalization decision?
• What is the most common lawsuit for USCIS adjudications, filed to compel USCIS to render a decision?
• If an alien meets all the eligibility criteria but lacks an immigrant visa, what happens?
• What is the main responsibility of the House of Representatives?
• Can an EB-3 skilled worker adjust status if they have worked without authorization for up to 90 days before filing for adjustment?
• Which state borders Canada?
• Name one right that is only for United States citizens.
• What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
• What is an important document that outlines the framework of U.S. government and laws?
• What is the role of the judicial branch of government?
• Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
• What is one reason colonists came to America?
• Which category does the INA define as ineligible for certain immigration benefits?
• Where was the subject of an International Terrorism Preliminary Inquiry referenced in their investigation?
• Which action does NOT require the issuance of a Notice to Appear (NTA)?
• What is the total number of voting members in the House of Representatives?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• What section of the regulation covers motions to reconsider?
• What is the purpose of a Circuit Split in legal discussions?
• Which two rights are explicitly mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
• Who does the INA § 245(d) conditional resident bar apply to?
• If an applicant is previously linked to national security threats, what occurs during their review process?
• What standard of proof must Fred's mother meet when filing Form I-130 on his behalf?
• Who has USCIS jurisdiction over regarding adjustment applications, even if in removal proceedings?
• What is the first step in determining how to charge a noncitizen after being found subject to INA§240 removal proceedings?
• Who is known as the "father of our country"?
• Which agency is primarily responsible for exercising discretion to release noncitizens at Ports of Entry?
• Administrative removal proceedings under INA§238(b) apply to which type of noncitizens?
• How many U.S. Senators are there in total?
• What condition must be met for Julius to be eligible for adjustment of status under INA § 245(i)?
• What tools has USCIS developed for customer service enhancement?
• Under INA § 245(c), what aspect must be established for an adjustment applicant married to a U.S. citizen?
• Who serves as the presiding officer of the Senate?
• What is required for an alien to remain in the U.S. while waiting for TPS approval?
• Which is an eligibility requirement for Adjustment of Status under INA § 245(a)?
• Which part of Congress represents the interests of their state as a whole?
• What is the standard of proof required for a U.S. citizen spouse to meet when filing a Form I-130 for their spouse who is in removal proceedings?
• What is Form I-512 used for?
• Who is the current President of the United States as of October 2023?
• Who has the power to declare war?
• What is the term for a change or addition to the Constitution?
• Which statement is false regarding the adjustment of status for refugees and asylees?
• What is one power of the federal government under our Constitution?
• What is the primary function of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?
• Which regulation mandates that all INA § 245 adjustment of status applicants must be interviewed by an officer, unless the interview is waived?
• What is the highest court in the United States?
• What do the stripes on the U.S. flag represent?
• Which type of filing is permitted for immediate relatives and certain petitions?
• What is the symbol of the United States?
• What term describes the proof necessary to establish something is true in legal proceedings?
• Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?
• What must an alien demonstrate to be considered grandfathered?
• Under which section of law can a refugee or asylee apply for permanent resident status?
• What are the two principal statutes through which an alien may seek adjustment of status?
• How many languages do USCIS customers speak?
• What can disqualify an applicant under INA § 209 adjustment?
• What is the process whereby USCIS can have unusually complex or novel issues of law or fact addressed by the appropriate appellate authority?
• Which of the following is a branch of the United States government?
• Which economic system is primarily practiced in the United States?
• Who has jurisdiction over an I-485 application if the subject was granted Voluntary Departure but failed to depart?
• What does the rule of law imply in a democratic society?
• Which bars to adjustment do not apply to immediate relatives?
• Which part of Congress can impeach federal officials?
• What is established when a prima facie case is made for a petition?
• What does 'Stare Decisis' refer to in legal terms?
• What is the capital of the United States?
• How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
• What type of review may consist of DHS checks and interviews according to Operational Guidance?
• Where is the definition stating that aliens paroled under INA§212(d)(5) have not been admitted found?
• What is considered the supreme law of the land?
• What type of inquiries are made to record owners outside of DHS to gather NS information?
• What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
• What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• Assuming the alien is not in removal proceedings, an appeal from a USCIS decision on an I-601 Waiver application should be forwarded to:
• Which amendment to the INA allows a 24-year-old to adjust as a "child" of an Immediate Relative?
• What major event occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001?
• What is the main function of the judicial branch?
• What term is used to describe the process of redrawing congressional district boundaries?
• What type of decision is an IJ allowed to make?
• What principle asserts that government derives its power from the consent of the governed?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
• What is the Form number used to file an appeal with the AAO?
• What type of vetting entails checks conducted within DHS systems?
• Is Marcus eligible for the INA § 245(k) exemption after working beyond his authorized stay?
• Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
• What action is NOT available to Noemi after her application for adjustment of status is denied?
• Which of the following is NOT a main eligibility requirement for adjustment using INA § 245(a)?
• What is a key feature of the INA § 241(b)(3) law?
• What type of concerns arise from associations with activities outlined in INA incriminating sections?
• Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
• Who is recognized as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four standards of proof commonly seen in adjudications?
• What was admitted by the applicant during the adjustment of status interview?
• Which of the following are two major political parties in the United States?
• What does it mean for an adjustment of status application to be "waived" during the interview?
• What does it mean when Fred's mother has established a prima facie case for his Form I-130?
• What is the highest court in the United States judicial system?
• What is identified if an asylum applicant admits to a history with a military intelligence agency?
• What territory did the United States acquire from France in 1803?
• What does a denial of a family-based petition commonly result in?
• What must Alexander demonstrate to qualify for adjustment under INA § 245(e) after marriage?
• What is the main role of Congress?
• The term "Applications for Ancillary Benefits" typically refers to which purpose?
• If a subject was ordered removed in 2013 and then entered Alaska without inspection, who has jurisdiction over the I-485?
• Which section of law prohibits certain grounds of inadmissibility uniquely for asylees?
• What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
• In terms of suspicious associations, what does "NS Concern" specifically indicate?
• What exists when there's a link to involvement in activities described in INA sections?
• Which chamber of Congress is responsible for initiating revenue bills?
• In what year did the United States gain independence?
• In the scenario where Luciano files Form I-539 to extend his stay, has he established his burden of proof?
• What classification is given to the subject accused of supporting the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group?
• What is the primary duty of the President?
• What does EAD stand for in immigration terms?
• What must a U.S. citizen do when summoned for jury duty?
• Which regulation identifies aliens allowed to work incident to status?
• Which body of Congress is comprised of 100 members, two from each state?
• What is the purpose of the USCIS Basic – Block 3 Practice Exam?
• What condition allows an alien to qualify for adjustment of status even after being unauthorized for a period of time?
• What is the AAO's standard of review?
• What is required for a U.S. citizen spouse to support their spouse's Form I-130 filing while the spouse is in removal proceedings?
• According to the application process, what must be included in the Internal Vetting?
• For how many years is a U.S. Senator elected?
• What type of petition is an I-360 Special Immigrant Petition specifically designed for?
• How old must citizens be to vote for President?
• What movement aimed to end racial discrimination?
• What type of economic system is primarily practiced in the United States?
• Who was the first President of the United States?
• What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?