Immigration and U.S. citizenship Quiz:
Which of the following is not a category of immigrants recognized by US immigration laws?
(a) Family-based immigrants
(b) Employment-based immigrants
(c) Refugee or asylee immigrants
(d) Tourist immigrants
Which employment-based immigration category is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in their field?
(a) EB-1
(b) EB-2
(c) EB-3
(d) EB-5
What is the main purpose of the H-1B visa category?
(a) To allow foreign nationals to work temporarily in the United States in specialty occupations
(b) To provide permanent residency to skilled workers in the United States
(c) To allow foreign nationals to study in the United States
(d) To allow foreign nationals to invest in the United States
What is the PERM process in employment-based immigration?
(a) A process by which employers must test the US job market before sponsoring a foreign national for employment-based immigration
(b) A process by which employers must obtain permission from the US government before sponsoring a foreign national for employment-based immigration
(c) A process by which foreign nationals must obtain permission from their home government before applying for employment-based immigration
(d) None of the above
What is the main requirement for obtaining US citizenship?
(a) Being born in the United States
(b) Marrying a US citizen
(c) Living in the United States for a certain period of time
(d) All of the above
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What is a Returning Resident Visa (SB-1) in the United States?
(a) A visa for individuals who have previously been deported from the US and are seeking to return
(b) A visa for US citizens who have been living abroad and wish to return to the US
(c) A visa for lawful permanent residents who have been outside the US for more than one year and wish to return
(d) None of the above
What is the purpose of the DACA program?
(a) To provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
(b) To allow certain undocumented immigrants to obtain work permits and avoid deportation
(c) To provide humanitarian relief to refugees and asylees
(d) None of the above
What is the purpose of the SB-1 visa?
(a) To allow permanent residents to re-enter the US after a prolonged absence
(b) To allow individuals who have been deported to return to the US
(c) To allow US citizens to sponsor their foreign family members for immigration
(d) None of the above
Which US government agency is responsible for enforcing immigration laws?
(a) US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
(b) US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
(c) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
(d) All of the above
How long can a permanent resident stay outside the US before their status is considered abandoned?
(a) 6 months
(b) 1 year
(c) 2 years
(d) 5 years
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What is the consequence of overstaying a visa in the United States?
(a) Immediate deportation
(b) Ineligibility for future visas
(c) Fines and penalties
(d) All of the above
What is the application process for an SB-1 visa?
(a) Submitting Form I-131 and attending an interview at a US consulate or embassy
(b) Submitting Form I-130 and attending an interview at a US consulate or embassy
(c) Submitting Form I-485 and attending an interview at a US consulate or embassy
(d) None of the above
How long is a fiance visa valid for?
(a) 3 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 1 year
(d) 2 years
What is the Diversity Visa Program in the United States?
(a) A program that grants US citizenship to foreign nationals
(b) A program that provides work visas to foreign nationals
(c) A program that grants permanent residency to foreign nationals from countries with low immigration rates to the US
(d) None of the above
What is the process for sponsoring a family member for immigration to the United States?
(a) Filing a petition with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
(b) Applying for a visa at a US embassy or consulate abroad
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
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What is the minimum education or work experience required to be eligible for a Diversity Visa?
(a) A high school diploma or equivalent
(b) A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
(c) Two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation
(d) None of the above
Which family members are considered “immediate relatives” and have no annual visa limit?
(a) Spouses, children under 21, and parents of US citizens
(b) Spouses and children under 21 of US citizens
(c) Children under 21 of US citizens
(d) None of the above
What is the largest source of immigration to the United States?
(a) Mexico
(b) China
(c) India
(d) Canada
Can a US citizen sponsor a same-sex spouse for immigration to the United States?
(a) Yes, since the Supreme Court ruling in 2015
(b) No, same-sex spouses are not eligible for family-based immigration
(c) It depends on the state where the marriage took place
(d) None of the above
What percentage of the US workforce is comprised of immigrants?
(a) 5%
(b) 15%
(c) 25%
(d) 35%
Can a lawful permanent resident sponsor a sibling for immigration to the United States?
(a) Yes, but only if the sibling is unmarried.
(b) Yes, but there is an annual visa limit for sibling sponsorship.
(c) No, only US citizens can sponsor siblings
(d) None of the above
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Which US state has the highest percentage of immigrants in its population?
(a) California
(b) Texas
(c) New York
(d) Florida
Who can apply for a fiance visa?
(a) Only US citizens
(b) Only lawful permanent residents
(c) Both US citizens and lawful permanent residents
(d) None of the above
What is the term used to describe individuals who were brought to the US as children and are not legally authorized to be in the country?
(a) DACA recipients
(b) Refugees
(c) Green card holders
(d) None of the above
Can a fiance visa holder work in the United States?
(a) Yes, they can work immediately upon arrival
(b) Yes, but they must apply for work authorization separately
(c) No, until they are married and have adjusted their status
(d) None of the above
What is the economic impact of immigration on the US?
(a) Immigration has a negative impact on the US economy
(b) Immigration has a neutral impact on the US economy
(c) Immigration has a positive impact on the US economy
(d) It depends on the type of immigration and the specific circumstances
Which of the following is NOT a category of employment-based immigration in the United States?
(a) EB-1
(b) EB-2
(c) EB-3
(d) EB-4
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What is the current political debate surrounding immigration in the US?
(a) Whether to increase or decrease the number of immigrants allowed into the country
(b) Whether to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
(c) Whether to eliminate or reform certain immigration programs
(d) All of the above
