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The path to United States citizenship Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a 'green card'?
a)
A travel visa
b)
A legal permanent residency document
c)
A credit card for immigrants
d)
A work permit
2.
What are the most common ways to obtain legal permanent residency in the United States?
a)
Only through family connections
b)
By paying a large fee
c)
Winning a lottery, having a relative sponsor you, or investing money
d)
Only through employment
3.
What is the minimum investment required to become a legal permanent resident through investment?
a)
$500,000
b)
$250,000
c)
$1 million
d)
$750,000
4.
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
a)
Asylum seekers cannot work
b)
Refugees only come from Europe
c)
There is no difference
d)
Refugees apply from outside the U.S., asylum seekers apply from inside the U.S.
5.
What documents must an immigrant submit during the application process?
a)
Birth certificate, fingerprints, and photographs
b)
Bank statements
c)
Social media profiles
d)
Only a passport
6.
How long can the permanent residency application process take?
a)
Less than 6 months
b)
Always exactly 5 years
c)
Between 1 to 22 years
d)
Exactly 10 years
7.
What is naturalization?
a)
A type of visa
b)
A medical procedure
c)
A job application
d)
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen
8.
What is a key requirement for naturalization?
a)
Speaking three languages
b)
Having a college degree
c)
Being at least 18 years old
d)
Being wealthy
9.
What happens if a parent becomes a naturalized citizen while living in the U.S. as a permanent resident?
a)
Nothing changes for the children
b)
Only children over 18 become citizens
c)
Children must apply separately
d)
Children under 18 automatically become citizens
10.
What is persecution in the context of immigration?
a)
A type of job interview
b)
A medical examination
c)
A legal trial
d)
Harassment or harm due to religion, race, or nationality
11.
Can green card holders vote in national elections?
a)
Yes, always
b)
Only if they have lived in the U.S. for 10 years
c)
Only in local elections
d)
No, they cannot
12.
What government agency handles immigration services?
a)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
b)
FBI
c)
Department of State
d)
CIA
13.
What must an immigrant prove during the application process?
a)
They will not become a financial burden
b)
They own a home
c)
They speak English fluently
d)
They have a perfect credit score
14.
What is the immigration lottery?
a)
A scholarship program
b)
A sports competition
c)
A yearly opportunity for people from certain countries to apply for residency
d)
A gambling event
15.
What medical requirement exists in the immigration process?
a)
Fitness test
b)
Medical examination
c)
Genetic testing
d)
Mental health evaluation
16.
Who can sponsor an immigrant for permanent residency?
a)
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative
b)
Employers only
c)
Any friend
d)
Only government officials
17.
What must an investor do to qualify for permanent residency?
a)
Buy a house in the U.S.
b)
Donate to a charity
c)
Invest $1 million and employ 10 full-time U.S. workers
d)
Start a small business
18.
What territories are mentioned as part of the United States?
a)
California and Texas
b)
Guam and Puerto Rico
c)
New York and Florida
d)
Hawaii and Alaska
19.
What happens after an application for permanent residency is approved?
a)
Issuance of a green card
b)
Immediate deportation
c)
Immediate citizenship
d)
Mandatory military service
20.
What factors affect the processing time of a permanent residency application?
a)
Personal connections
b)
Random selection
c)
The country of origin and number of previous applicants
d)
Only the applicant's age