Spring 04a: Immigration

Question 1

(X) immigrants are physically present in the U.S., but lacking any “legal status”.

Answer 1

X = undocumented

Question 2

(X) immigrants, such as students/visitors/tourists, are allowed to be in the country. But there are restrictions on:

Answer 2

X = Non-

purpose, length of stay, and ability to work

Question 3

Green card holders, aka (X), are (Y) immigrants.

Answer 3

X = Legal Permanent Residents;
Y = legal

Question 4

Applicants for Immigrant Status are considered (X) immigrants.

Answer 4

X = non-

Question 5

T/F: A person in the U.S. on a visitor visa can automatically
extend their visa if they get very sick and need intensive
medical care here.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

List the paths to a green card.

Answer 6

1. Diversity Visa Lottery
2. Refugee/Asylee
3. Employment
4. Spouse/fam/sponsored
5. Crime/neglect/DV

Question 7

Difference between Refugee and Asylee depends on (X). Both must have (Y).

Answer 7

X = geography of application
Y = well-founded fear of persecution in homeland

Question 8

T/F: You should encourage immigrant patients to check on their application status at USCIS office.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Immigrant patient wants to check on their application status. You should advise them to:

Answer 9

CALL USCIS Customer Service

Question 10

In path to legislation/passing a bill, which step allows for physician influence?

Answer 10

Committee Action (bill is assigned to a committee for review and recommendation)

Question 11

Black women in US have higher rate of (X) birth and (Y) mortality. These disparities are magnified in locations where (Z).

Answer 11

X = pre-term
Y = infant
Z = poor women have reduced access to contraception/abortion

Question 12

T/F: Women with unintended pregnancy have higher risk of pre-term birth.

Answer 12

True