C520 review test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two principles on which U.S. citizenship at birth is based?

A

Jus Soi land Jus Sanguinis

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2
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Which principle says that citizenship is determined by the place of birth?

A

Jus Soli

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3
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Which principle says that citizenship is determined by the citizenship of the person’s parents?

A

Jus Sanguinis

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4
Q

What do we call a person who is not a citizen or national of the U.S.?

A

An Alien

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5
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How do we define a person’s residence?

A

Their place of general abode (a place of residence)

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6
Q

Currently, birth in which two U.S. territories makes a person a U.S. national, but not a full
U.S. citizen?

A

American Samoa and Swain Islands

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7
Q

What status did a person born in the Philippines between 1899 and 1946 have?

A

U.S National but they lost that status in 1946

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8
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What status does a person born in CNMI after 1986 have?

A

U.S Citizen

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9
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What must a U.S. citizen father do if his child is born outside the U.S. out of wedlock and
he wants to transmit his U.S. citizenship to his child?

A

Legitimate the child

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10
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How can a U.S father legitimate a child born out of wedlock?

A

Marry the mother or follow court legitimation procedures

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11
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What are the four things that have to be verified to determine if a child born outside the
U.S. in wedlock is a U.S. citizen ?

A

-child date of birth
-citizenship of parents
-residence requirement of USC parent
-retention requirements

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12
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What is required for an alien child with U.S. citizen parents (by birth or naturalization) to
automatically gain U.S. citizenship?

A

-child must be Lpr
-child must live in legal physical custody of the USC parent
-child must be under 18

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13
Q

What is the most common way for naturalized U.S. citizens to lose their U.S. citizenship?

A

Commit fraud of the naturalization application

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14
Q

Can a U.S. citizen lose their U.S. citizenship if they naturalize in a foreign state/nation with
the intent of relinquishing their U.S. citizenship?

A

Yes

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15
Q

Can a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization) lose their U.S. citizenship if they are
convicted of treason?

A

Yes

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16
Q

An alien from whom another alien derives an immigration benefit or status is call a?

A

Principal alien

17
Q

An alien who derives an immigration benefit or status from another alien is called a?

A

Dependent alien

18
Q

What two travel documents are required for most nonimmigrants to enter the U.S.?

A

Passport and NIV

19
Q

Who issues a nonimmigrant alien’s passport?

A

Government of the aliens country of citizenship

20
Q

For non citizens of the Six Month Club countries, how long must their passports be valid when
entering as nonimmigrants?

A

Authorized period of admission plus 6 additional months

21
Q

For citizens of Six Month Club countries, how long must their passports be valid?

A

Authorized period of admission

22
Q

Do aliens entering the continental U.S. from Guam, Puerto Rico or USVI need to present
PP/NIV?

A

No they exempt

23
Q

When is a MX citizen PP exempt?

A

When entering Mexico via land or sea with a BCC/DSP 150

24
Q

When is a MX citizen NIV exempt?

A

-Crew on mexican airline
Mexican government official with OFF/DIP PP entering for personal visit and staying in U.S 6 months or less

25
Q

What is the program that establishes document requirements for travel by land or sea into
the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda?

A

WHTI

26
Q

What are acceptable reasons for travel for aliens in the B-1 classification?

A

Attending professional conferences, conventions, or other business related employment abroad

27
Q

What are acceptable reasons for travel for aliens in the B-2 classification?

A

Tourism, socializing, visiting

28
Q

What must VWP applicants obtain online before traveling to the U.S.?

A

ETSA application

29
Q

What is the correct classification for a citizen of a VWP country who arrives in the U.S. for
a business visit without an NIV?

A

WB

30
Q

What is the correct classification for a citizen of a VWP country who arrives in the U.S. for
a personal/tourism visit without an NIV?

A

WT

31
Q

How long should you authorize a B-1 nonimmigrant to remain the U.S.?

A

Time necessary.. Max 1 year

32
Q

How long should you authorize a B-2 nonimmigrant to remain in the U.S.?

A

6 months (more if requested, max 1 year)

33
Q

How long should you authorize a WB or WT nonimmigrant to remain in the U.S.?

A

90 days