U.S. Visa Glossary Quiz

What is an 'Accompanying' visa?

• A visa for students

• A visa for family members traveling separately

• A visa for family members traveling with the principal applicant

• A visa for business purposes

What does 'Adjust Status' refer to?

• Traveling abroad

• Applying for a new visa

• Changing from a nonimmigrant visa status

• Renewing a visa

What is 'Administrative processing'?

• A quick visa approval process

• Further processing required after an interview

• A type of visa denial

• A method to expedite visa applications

Who authorizes admission into the United States?

• The U.S. President

• A Department of Homeland Security officer

• A U.S. Senator

• The Secretary of State

What defines an 'Adopted Child' under U.S. immigration law?

• A child under 18 years old

• An unmarried child under age 21 adopted before age 16

• Any child adopted by U.S. citizens

• A child with a legal guardian

What is 'Advance Parole'?

• Permission to stay longer in the U.S.

• A type of visa for students

• A document for employment authorization

• Permission to return to the U.S. after travel abroad

What is an 'Advisory Opinion'?

• A type of visa application

• An opinion regarding immigration law from the Office of Visa Services

• A legal opinion from a private attorney

• A decision made by a consular officer

What is an 'Affidavit of Support'?

• A document for visa denial

• A document promising financial support for an applicant

• A letter from an employer

• A form for visa application

What does 'Age Out' mean in immigration terms?

• A child moving to another country

• A child losing eligibility for a visa upon turning 21

• A child turning 18

• A child being adopted

Who is considered an 'Alien'?

• A foreign national who is not a U.S. citizen

• A permanent resident

• A U.S. citizen

• A tourist