Ways to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
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Which of the following is NOT a way to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)?

  • Having U-Visas or T-Visas
  • Being a refugee or asylee for over a year
  • Being sponsored by a citizen family member
  • Holding a tourist visa (correct)
  • What is the first step to becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)?

  • Being a refugee or asylee for over a year
  • Sponsorship by a citizen family member
  • Holding a non-immigrant visa (correct)
  • Having specific skills for temporary visas
  • Which category of individuals are considered as Undocumented immigrants in the U.S.?

  • Immigrant Visa holders
  • People who overstay their authorized period of stay (correct)
  • Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
  • Refugees and asylees
  • What is the significance of having a U-Visa or T-Visa in terms of permanent residency?

    <p>They are not related to obtaining permanent residency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of temporary visa holders has the potential to eventually become Lawful Permanent Residents?

    <p>H1B skilled workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between refugees/asylees and temporary program entrants regarding permanent residency?

    <p>Refugees and asylees can become permanent residents after a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) bring about?

    <p>Required employers to verify immigrant work authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Chinese Exclusion Acts in the early 1900s?

    <p>Upheld by the Supreme Court as valid acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation got rid of ethnic quotas in immigration, leading to a more diverse immigration community?

    <p>Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the ceiling for refugees in the U.S according to the Refugee Act of 1980?

    <p>President with consultation from Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) from previous statutes?

    <p>Incorporated all immigration laws after it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "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?

    <p>Refugee Act of 1980</p> Signup and view all the answers

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