Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing and enforcing immigration laws in the United States?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Homeland Security
C) Department of Justice
D) Department of Labor
Answer: B) Department of Homeland Security
Which piece of legislation established the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in 1933?
A) Immigration Act of 1924
B) Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
C) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
D) Immigration Act of 1965
Answer: A) Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, also known as the McCarran-Walter Act, introduced which key concept into immigration policy?
A) Quota system
B) Refugee admissions
C) Family reunification
D) National origins quota
Answer: D) National origins quota
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the national origins quota system and introduced what new approach to immigration?
A) Refugee admissions
B) Family reunification
C) Employment-based immigration
D) Diversity visa program
Answer: B) Family reunification
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides temporary protection from deportation for individuals who:
A) Are seeking asylum
B) Entered the country illegally as adults
C) Are undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
D) Have a family member with legal status
Answer: C) Are undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
The H-1B visa program is primarily designed for:
A) Family members of US citizens
B) Agricultural workers
C) Highly skilled foreign workers
D) Refugees
Answer: C) Highly skilled foreign workers
The Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the Visa Lottery, is aimed at providing immigration opportunities to individuals from countries with:
A) High rates of illegal immigration
B) Low rates of economic growth
C) Low rates of immigration to the US
D) High levels of political instability
Answer: C) Low rates of immigration to the US
Which executive action issued by President Barack Obama aimed to protect undocumented immigrants who are parents of US citizens or lawful permanent residents?
A) DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
B) DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents)
C) RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment)
D) VWP (Visa Waiver Program)
Answer: B) DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents)
The Secure Fence Act of 2006 authorized the construction of a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border to enhance:
A) Border security
B) Labor migration
C) Refugee admissions
D) Family reunification
Answer: A) Border security
Which term refers to the practice of deporting individuals who have committed serious crimes, often after they have completed their criminal sentences?
A) Refugee admissions
B) Sanctuary cities
C) Criminal removal
D) Deportation relief
Answer: C) Criminal removal
Which policy allows certain foreign nationals who fear persecution in their home countries to seek protection in the United States?
A) Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
B) Family reunification
C) Asylum
D) H-1B visa program
Answer: C) Asylum
The “public charge” rule considers an immigrant a “public charge” if they are likely to:
A) Advocate for policy changes
B) Receive government benefits and assistance
C) Become a naturalized citizen
D) Invest in local communities
Answer: B) Receive government benefits and assistance
Which executive order signed by President Donald Trump aimed to restrict entry into the US for citizens of several Muslim-majority countries?
A) DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
B) DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents)
C) RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment)
D) Travel Ban (Executive Order 13769)
Answer: D) Travel Ban (Executive Order 13769)
The Central American Minors (CAM) program allows certain children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to apply for refugee status from within their home countries. This program falls under which category?
A) Refugee admissions
B) Family reunification
C) Employment-based immigration
D) Diversity visa program
Answer: A) Refugee admissions
Which agency is responsible for processing refugee applications and conducting background checks for individuals seeking asylum in the United States?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Homeland Security
C) United Nations
D) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Answer: B) Department of Homeland Security
The concept of “chain migration” refers to:
A) The spread of disease among immigrants
B) The reunification of family members through immigration sponsorship
C) The smuggling of goods across borders
D) The deportation of undocumented immigrants
Answer: B) The reunification of family members through immigration sponsorship
The term “sanctuary city” refers to a locality that:
A) Provides additional benefits to immigrants
B) Has a high crime rate among immigrants
C) Limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
D) Offers housing assistance to refugees
Answer: C) Limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
The policy of “catch and release” refers to the practice of:
A) Releasing undocumented immigrants without legal consequences
B) Placing refugees in detention centers
C) Deporting immigrants without due process
D) Intercepting drug traffickers at the border
Answer: A) Releasing undocumented immigrants without legal consequences
Which executive action issued by President Trump aimed to end the DACA program and provided Congress with a window to pass legislation related to DACA recipients?
A) Travel Ban (Executive Order 13769)
B) RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment)
C) DACA Rescission (Executive Action)
D) National Emergency Declaration (Border Wall Funding)
Answer: C) DACA Rescission (Executive Action)
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program offers temporary legal status and work authorization to individuals from countries facing:
A) High levels of economic growth
B) Political instability and armed conflict
C) Low rates of population growth
D) High levels of immigration to the US
Answer: B) Political instability and armed conflict
The policy of “Remain in Mexico” requires certain asylum seekers to wait outside the United States while their claims are processed. What is the official name of this policy?
A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
B) Central American Minors (CAM)
C) Border Security Enhancement Program (BSEP)
D) Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
Answer: A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
The term “Dreamers” refers to:
A) Asylum seekers from Central America
B) Undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
C) Refugees fleeing armed conflict
D) Highly skilled foreign workers
Answer: B) Undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
The policy of expedited removal allows immigration authorities to quickly deport individuals who:
A) Have committed serious crimes in the US
B) Entered the US illegally within the past two years
C) Are seeking asylum
D) Have overstayed their visas
Answer: B) Entered the US illegally within the past two years
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays a role in:
A) Admitting refugees to the US
B) Processing asylum applications
C) Enforcing US immigration laws
D) Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees worldwide
Answer: D) Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees worldwide
The “border wall” has been a controversial topic in US immigration policy. It is primarily intended to:
A) Facilitate trade and commerce with neighboring countries
B) Prevent wildlife from crossing the border
C) Deter unauthorized border crossings
D) Assist in disaster relief efforts
Answer: C) Deter unauthorized border crossings
The policy of “zero tolerance” resulted in the separation of children from their parents at the US-Mexico border. Which category of immigrants did this policy primarily target?
A) Asylum seekers
B) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders
C) Visa overstays
D) Unaccompanied minors
Answer: A) Asylum seekers
The U visa provides temporary legal status to immigrants who are victims of:
A) Human trafficking
B) Visa overstays
C) Border crossings
D) Labor exploitation
Answer: A) Human trafficking
The policy of “public charge” considers an immigrant a “public charge” if they are likely to:
A) Advocacy for policy changes
B) Receive government benefits and assistance
C) Become a naturalized citizen
D) Invest in local communities
Answer: B) Receive government benefits and assistance
The Central American Refugee Program (CARP) was established to provide refugee status to individuals from which region?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Central America
Answer: D) Central America
The policy of “wet foot, dry foot” applied to immigrants from which country?
A) Cuba
B) Mexico
C) El Salvador
D) China
Answer: A) Cuba
The “travel ban” executive orders have primarily targeted individuals from which countries?
A) European Union countries
B) Latin American countries
C) Muslim-majority countries
D) African countries
Answer: C) Muslim-majority countries
The policy of “expedited removal” allows immigration authorities to quickly deport individuals who:
A) Have committed serious crimes in the US
B) Entered the US illegally within the past five years
C) Have overstayed their visas
D) Are seeking asylum
Answer: B) Entered the US illegally within the past five years
The term “unaccompanied minors” refers to:
A) Children who arrive in the US with their parents
B) Children who cross the border alone without a parent or legal guardian
C) Children who are US citizens
D) Children who are granted refugee status
Answer: B) Children who cross the border alone without a parent or legal guardian
The policy of “Remain in Mexico” requires certain asylum seekers to wait outside the United States while their claims are processed. What is the official name of this policy?
A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
B) Central American Minors (CAM)
C) Border Security Enhancement Program (BSEP)
D) Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
Answer: A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
The concept of “chain migration” refers to:
A) The spread of disease among immigrants
B) The reunification of family members through immigration sponsorship
C) The smuggling of goods across borders
D) The deportation of undocumented immigrants
Answer: B) The reunification of family members through immigration sponsorship
Which of the following programs provides visas to immigrants who invest a certain amount of money in the US and create jobs for American workers?
A) Diversity Visa (DV) program
B) H-1B visa program
C) EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
D) Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Answer: C) EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The “public charge” rule considers an immigrant a “public charge” if they are likely to:
A) Advocate for policy changes
B) Receive government benefits and assistance
C) Become a naturalized citizen
D) Invest in local communities
Answer: B) Receive government benefits and assistance
The Central American Minors (CAM) program allows certain children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to apply for refugee status from within their home countries. This program falls under which category?
A) Refugee admissions
B) Family reunification
C) Employment-based immigration
D) Diversity visa program
Answer: A) Refugee admissions
Which agency is responsible for processing refugee applications and conducting background checks for individuals seeking asylum in the United States?
A) Department of State
B) Department of Homeland Security
C) United Nations
D) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Answer: B) Department of Homeland Security
The term “sanctuary city” refers to a locality that:
A) Provides additional benefits to immigrants
B) Has a high crime rate among immigrants
C) Limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
D) Offers housing assistance to refugees
Answer: C) Limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
The policy of “catch and release” refers to the practice of:
A) Releasing undocumented immigrants without legal consequences
B) Placing refugees in detention centers
C) Deporting immigrants without due process
D) Intercepting drug traffickers at the border
Answer: A) Releasing undocumented immigrants without legal consequences
Which executive action issued by President Trump aimed to end the DACA program and provided Congress with a window to pass legislation related to DACA recipients?
A) Travel Ban (Executive Order 13769)
B) RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment)
C) DACA Rescission (Executive Action)
D) National Emergency Declaration (Border Wall Funding)
Answer: C) DACA Rescission (Executive Action)
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program offers temporary legal status and work authorization to individuals from countries facing:
A) High levels of economic growth
B) Political instability and armed conflict
C) Low rates of population growth
D) High levels of immigration to the US
Answer: B) Political instability and armed conflict
The policy of “Remain in Mexico” requires certain asylum seekers to wait outside the United States while their claims are processed. What is the official name of this policy?
A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
B) Central American Minors (CAM)
C) Border Security Enhancement Program (BSEP)
D) Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)
Answer: A) Migration Protection Protocols (MPP)
The term “Dreamers” refers to:
A) Asylum seekers from Central America
B) Undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
C) Refugees fleeing armed conflict
D) Highly skilled foreign workers
Answer: B) Undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children
The policy of expedited removal allows immigration authorities to quickly deport individuals who:
A) Have committed serious crimes in the US
B) Entered the US illegally within the past two years
C) Have overstayed their visas
D) Are seeking asylum
Answer: B) Entered the US illegally within the past two years
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays a role in:
A) Admitting refugees to the US
B) Processing asylum applications
C) Enforcing US immigration laws
D) Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees worldwide
Answer: D) Providing humanitarian assistance to refugees worldwide
The “border wall” has been a controversial topic in US immigration policy. It is primarily intended to:
A) Facilitate trade and commerce with neighboring countries
B) Prevent wildlife from crossing the border
C) Deter unauthorized border crossings
D) Assist in disaster relief efforts
Answer: C) Deter unauthorized border crossings
The policy of “zero tolerance” resulted in the separation of children from their parents at the US-Mexico border. Which category of immigrants did this policy primarily target?
A) Asylum seekers
B) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders
C) Visa overstays
D) Unaccompanied minors
Answer: A) Asylum seekers
The U visa provides temporary legal status to immigrants who are victims of:
A) Human trafficking
B) Visa overstays
C) Border crossings
D) Labor exploitation
Answer: A) Human trafficking
