U.S. Immigration and Visa Programs

U.S. immigration laws regulate the entry and stay of non-citizens. The Immigration and Nationality Act outlines objectives like family unification, economic improvement, refugee protection, and diversity promotion. Immigrants fall into family, employment, or refugee categories. The visa process involves country-specific limitations and a diversity lottery. Humanitarian programs offer temporary protection. The path to citizenship involves obtaining a green card and meeting residency requirements.

What is one of the primary objectives of the Immigration and Nationality Act?

• To increase taxes on immigrants

• To unify families

• To restrict all forms of immigration

• To promote tourism

Which principle is NOT part of the Immigration and Nationality Act?

• Economic improvement

• Promoting diversity

• Military recruitment

• Family unification

Which category does a spousal visa fall under?

• Employment-based

• Diversity lottery

• Refugee

• Family-based

What is the first step in the process of entering the U.S. as an immigrant?

• Registering for the diversity lottery

• Getting a visa

• Applying for citizenship

• Obtaining a green card

What is the purpose of the diversity visa lottery?

• To increase the number of tourists

• To promote economic growth

• To admit immigrants from underrepresented countries

• To provide temporary work visas

What is a key feature of the diversity visa program?

• It is a lottery system

• It is for family reunification

• It is only for refugees

• It guarantees citizenship

Which program provides relief to children who arrived in the U.S. without proper documentation?

• Diversity Visa Program

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

• Humanitarian Parole

• Temporary Protected Status

Which program allows individuals to stay in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home country?

• Employment-based visa

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

• Family-based visa

• Temporary Protected Status

What is the status called before one becomes a U.S. citizen?

• Asylee

• Lawful permanent resident

• Temporary resident

• Visitor

What is required to maintain lawful permanent residency in the U.S.?

• Voting in elections

• Owning property

• Demonstrating eligibility for citizenship

• Continuous employment