C510 unit 1 test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

alien immigrant who is legally residing permanently
in the United States. As proof of that status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) issues the alien an I-551 permanent resident card, commonly called a “green card.”
Most aliens who become this are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United
States

A

Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)

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2
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Any person who is not a citizen or national of the United States

A

Alien

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3
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The legal process for conferring citizenship upon a person after birth

A

Naturalization

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4
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The place of general abode, which means a person’s principal, actual dwelling
place in fact, without regard to intent.

A

Residence

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5
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USC Alaska year

A

1867

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6
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USC Hawaii

A

1900

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7
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USC virgin islands

A

1927

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8
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USC Puerto Rico

A

1941

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9
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USC Guam

A

1950

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10
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USC CNMI

A

1986

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11
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American Samoa

A

U.s national 1900

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12
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Swain islands

A

U.s national 1925

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13
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The following persons are considered aliens at birth, even when the birth occurs in the United States

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  • Those born to visiting foreign sovereigns (head of any nation/state) on an official visit
  • Those born to accredited foreign diplomats (ambassadors) on the Department of State’s
    Blue List
  • Those born on foreign military vessels or aircraft in U.S. waters or U.S. airspace
  • Those born to invading enemy aliens in hostile occupation of the U.S
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14
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Under the principle of ____ a person’s citizenship is based on the location of their birth

A

Jus Soli

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