12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a way to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)?
Holding a tourist visa
What is the first step to becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)?
Holding a non-immigrant visa
Which category of individuals are considered as Undocumented immigrants in the U.S.?
People who overstay their authorized period of stay
What is the significance of having a U-Visa or T-Visa in terms of permanent residency?
They are not related to obtaining permanent residency
Which group of temporary visa holders has the potential to eventually become Lawful Permanent Residents?
H1B skilled workers
What is the primary distinction between refugees/asylees and temporary program entrants regarding permanent residency?
Refugees and asylees can become permanent residents after a year
What significant change did the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) bring about?
Required employers to verify immigrant work authorization
What was the outcome of the Chinese Exclusion Acts in the early 1900s?
Upheld by the Supreme Court as valid acts
Which legislation got rid of ethnic quotas in immigration, leading to a more diverse immigration community?
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Who determines the ceiling for refugees in the U.S according to the Refugee Act of 1980?
President with consultation from Congress
What distinguished the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) from previous statutes?
Incorporated all immigration laws after it
"The U.S refugee admission program is used for processing refugees today to provide them with limited jobs and housing." Which legislation initiated this program?
Refugee Act of 1980
Explore the various ways individuals can become Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), such as being sponsored by a citizen family member, possessing specific skills for temporary visas, or holding U-Visas and T-Visas. Refugees and Immigrant Visa holders also have pathways to permanent residency.
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