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REVIEW: Nationality Law Flashcards

A review of all possible Nat. Law exam questions issued for Exam #1 at FLETC.

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1
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What is a US National?

A
  1. ) US Citizen

2. ) A person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.

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What is an Alien?

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Any person that is not a US Citizen or US National

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What are the two ways a person can “Acquire” US Citizenship?

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  1. ) Jus Soli (by place of birth)

2. ) Jus Sanguinis (Law of Blood)

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What are the two ways a person can “Derive” US Citizenship?

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  1. ) Legislatively (14th Amendment, acts of Congress)

2. ) Naturalization (Actions taken by the individual)

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In regards to “Derivement” of US Citizenship, what are the three laws Congress enacted?

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  1. ) Immigration and Nationality Act
  2. ) Homeland Security Act 2002
  3. ) Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
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For Nationality Law Purposes, the United States is defined as…?

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  1. ) All 50 states
  2. ) Puerto Rico
  3. ) Guam
  4. ) US Virgin Islands
  5. ) Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Island (CNMI)
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What is the United States’ Territorial Waters defined as?

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All waters that are within:

  1. ) 3 miles of US Coastlines
  2. ) 9 miles of PR Coastlines
  3. ) 9 miles off the Gulf Coast of Florida
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What are the 5 exceptions to Jus Soli?

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  1. ) Foreign Sovereigns
  2. ) Heads of foreign states
  3. ) The Blue List
  4. ) Foreign public vessels
  5. ) Children born of invading enemy armies
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The term “Residence” means:

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“The place of general abode of a person means his/her principal, actual dwelling place in fact, without regard to intent”.

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What is the definition of “Naturalization”?

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Conferring of nationality of state upon person after birth, by any means.

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What are some general requirements for US Naturalization?

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  1. ) 18 year-old LPR
  2. ) Literacy requirement
  3. ) 5 year residence, 2.5 years physical presence, three months in district
  4. ) Knowledge of US Government
  5. ) Good moral character
  6. ) Positive attitude and attachment to U.S.
  7. ) Personal investigation, interview, oath of allegiance
  8. ) N550 Certificate of Naturalization delivered
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12
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The Foundling Act of 1952 states what?

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That a child found in the U.S. today, before the age of 5, is considered to be a native-born U.S. Citizen unless proven otherwise before the child reaches the age of 21.

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What year did the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 go into effect?

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2000

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What were two of the significant outcomes of the Child Citizenship Act of 2002?

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  1. ) Granted automatic US Citizenship to certain foreign-born children residing in the U.S.
  2. ) Granted automatic US Citizenship to certain foreign-born children residing abroad by application and oath
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Naturalized US Citizens may have their citizenship judicially revoked if?

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  1. ) Fraud on the application
  2. ) Within 5 years of naturalization, they become affiliated with a subversive organization.
  3. ) Within 10 years of naturalization, they refuse to testify concerning subversive activities.
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When can US Citizenship be renounced inside the United States?

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Only during periods of military hostility

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US Citizenship can be renounced outside the U.S. at any time in the presence of ________?

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a Consular Official.

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US Citizens may possibly lose their citizenship if they _______?

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  1. ) Join a Foreign Army
  2. ) Naturalization to a foreign country
  3. ) Commit Treason
  4. ) Oath of Allegiance to a foreign country
  5. ) Work for a foreign government
  6. ) formal renunciation of US Citizenship
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A Passport must show:

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  1. ) Origin
  2. ) Identity
  3. ) Nationality (if any)
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A Passport must be valid for:

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  1. ) 6 months past the intended stay (migrants)

2. ) 60 days beyond validity date of visa (non-immigrants)

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When does a Migrant’s Passport not have to meet the validity date of 6 months past the intended stay?

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When they are apart of the “6 Month Club”

22
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A migrant mast have their passport…

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in their possession at all time

23
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What are the 3 types of passports?

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  1. ) Diplomatic (Red)
  2. ) Official (Brown)
  3. ) Regular (Blue)
24
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What are the requirements for an Alien Visa to enter the United States?

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  1. ) Applied for at US Consulate or Embassy abroad
  2. ) Need only be valid at time of admission
  3. ) Issued for single entry, specified number of entries, or multiple entries during a period of validity
25
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Can CBP Officers issue Non-Immigrant Visas (NIVs) at Ports of Entry?

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No, CBPO’s are not authorized to issue NIVs on any level.

26
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Can a Non-Immigrant Visa be issued to an alien who does not have a passport?

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Yes, if the US does not have official diplomatic relations with the foreign country of the alien.

27
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The United States defaultly thinks all aliens are ______ until proven otherwise.

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Immigrants

28
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Does having a valid passport and visa guarantee an alien admission into the United States?

A

No, the visa only allows the alien to ask for entry at the POE. Ultimately, the CBPO at the Port of Entry as final authority on granting entrance to the US.

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For how many months are immigrant visas valid for?

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usually 6 months

30
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If someone is a member of the “6 Month Club” how long does their passport have to be valid for at time of entry?

A

no limit, but if the passport expires before the visa requires the alien to leave then the visit is limited to the expiration date of the passport.

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Mexican citizens holding only a valid B1/B2 Laser Visa (Border Crossing Card) will not be required to have an I-94 if…

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Seeking admission for business or pleasure:

  1. ) Staying within 25 miles of the Mexican border, for less than 30 days.
  2. ) Staying within 75 miles of the Mexican border, for less than 30 days. (only when entering through certain Arizona land border POEs)
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What are the cities that an mexican citizen can travel within 75 miles of the Mexican border and not have to fill out an I-94?

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  1. ) Sasabe
  2. ) Nogales
  3. ) Mariposa
  4. ) Naco
  5. ) Douglas
33
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Mexican citizens holding a valid visa and valid Mexican Passport will not be required to have an I-94 if…

A

Seeking admission for business or pleasure:

  1. ) Staying within 25 miles of the Mexican border, for less than 72 hours.
  2. ) Staying within 75 miles of the Mexican border, for less than 72 hours. (only when entering through certain Arizona land border POEs)
34
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What are some examples of documents that can be used to gain access into the United States

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  1. ) Passport
  2. ) NEXUS Card (where available)
  3. ) US Military ID (with travel orders)
  4. ) Merchant Mariner document (aka “Z card”, but only when on official business)
  5. ) US Passport Card
  6. ) Enhanced Driver’s License
  7. ) Form I-872, American Indian Card
  8. ) Enhanced Tribal Card
35
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When “Canadian LPR’s” enter the United States from Canada or Mexico which documents are they required to have?

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  1. ) valid Canadian Passport

* Visa is not required for most non-immigrant classifications for Canadian Citizens

36
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What class of immigrant visa does an Immediate Relative of a US Citizen fall under?

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  1. ) IR = Immediate Relative

2. ) CR = Conditional Relative (someone who has been married for less than two years)

37
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What are the IR visa numbers?

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  1. ) IR-1 / CR-1: Spouse of USC
  2. ) IR-2 / CR-2: Child/Stepchild (-21 & unmarried)
  3. ) IR-3: Child Adopted aboard
  4. ) IR-4: Child to be adopted
  5. ) IR-5: Parent of USC (over 21)
38
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What are the classes of the Family-Sponsered immigrant visas?

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  1. ) F1_’s: Child of USC (+21 & unmarried)
  2. ) F2_’s: Family of LPR
  3. ) F3_’s: Married Child of USC
  4. ) F4_’s: Brother or Sister of USC
39
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What are the F1_’s numbers?

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  1. ) F11: Unmarried Child of USC (+21)

2. ) F12: Child of F11

40
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What are the F2_’s numbers?

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  1. ) F21: Spouse of LPR
  2. ) F22: Child of LPR
  3. ) F23: Child of F21 or F22
  4. ) F24: Unmarried Child of LPR
  5. ) F25: Child of F24
41
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What are the F3_’s numbers?

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  1. ) F31: Married Child of USC
  2. ) F32: Spouse of F31
  3. ) F33: Child of F31
42
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What are the F4_’s numbers?

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  1. ) F41: Brother or Sister of USC
  2. ) F42: Spouse of 41
  3. ) F43: Child of 41
43
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How old must a US Citizen to petition for their Parent? Their Brother/Sister? Their Spouse?

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  1. ) Parent: 21 years old
  2. ) Brother/Sister: 21 years old
  3. ) Spouse: no age limit
44
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What are the classes of Migrant Visas?

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  1. ) B-1/B-2: Business / Pleasure
  2. ) D-1/D-2: Crewmen (Aircraft or Vessel)
  3. ) E: Economy
  4. ) F: Students
  5. ) H: Training / Temp. Employment
  6. ) O: ExtraOrdinary People
  7. ) P: Professional / Performers
45
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What documents do migrant crewmen need to have upon reaching the United States

A
  1. ) Passport or Seaman’s book
  2. ) I-418
  3. ) I-95

LPR Crewmembers can also use their 1-551 (Greencard)

46
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Are Crewmen ever admitted into the United States as a migrant?

A

No, they are only allowed to land (no more than 29 days)

47
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If a crewmen must come ashore after being dined entry into the United States, then it is known as_______?

A

Parole

48
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What is the definition of parole in regards to aliens?

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Allows the alien physical entry to the United States without immigration status.

49
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What are the classes of Student Visas?

A
  1. ) F-1: Student

2. ) F-2: Child of F1

50
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What is a CBP Form 7507?

A

It is the manifest for an aircraft or vessel that must be provided to US CBP Officers declaring everyone and everything on the aircraft/vessel.

51
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What are the Migrant D_’s visa numbers?

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  1. ) D-1: Crewman leaves on the same aircraft / vessel they arrived on.
  2. ) D-2: Crewman leaves on a different aircraft / vessel then what they arrived on.

FLETC: Exam 2-Nationality Law (5 decks)

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