CBP Exam 4 Study Guide: Immigration Law and Inspection
Procedures
CBP Immigration Law & Inspection Procedures (Questions 1-55)
1. Which section of the INA describes classes of aliens that may be inadmissible
to the U.S.?
A) INA § 237(a)
B) INA § 212(a)
C) INA § 240
D) INA § 235
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: INA § 212(a) describes classes of aliens that may be inadmissible and is
the principal tool used by CBP officers to keep certain aliens out of the U.S..
2. Who bears the burden of proof to show that an alien is admissible to the
United States?
A) The Department of Homeland Security
B) The Immigration Judge
C) The alien
D) The Department of State
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under INA § 212(a), the burden of proof is on the alien to establish
they are admissible.
3. Which section of the INA describes classes of admitted aliens who may be
deportable?
A) INA § 212(a)
B) INA § 235
,C) INA § 237(a)
D) INA § 287
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: INA § 237(a) describes classes of admitted aliens that may be
deportable from the U.S..
4. In deportability cases under INA § 237(a), who bears the burden of proof?
A) The alien
B) The Department
C) The U.S. Public Health Service
D) The Board of Immigration Appeals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For aliens already admitted, the burden of proof is on the Department
to show they are deportable.
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of aliens considered
"applicants seeking admission"?
A) Aliens arriving in the U.S.
B) Aliens interdicted at sea and brought to the U.S.
C) Aliens present in the U.S. without having been admitted
D) Aliens who have already been admitted as Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three groups seeking admission are those arriving, interdicted at
sea, or present without admission. Admitted LPRs are generally not considered
applicants seeking admission unless specific "OALICE" conditions apply.
6. Which status allows an alien to proceed into the U.S. without being
considered "admitted" for immigration purposes?
, A) Non-immigrant visa holder
B) Alien paroled into the U.S.
C) Refugee
D) Student status Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aliens paroled into the U.S. or landing as temporary crew are allowed
to proceed but are not technically "admitted".
7. Parole may be granted to an alien for which of the following reasons?
A) To seek employment
B) Humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit
C) To visit family for more than 180 days
D) To bypass visa requirements for tourism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The two primary reasons for granting parole are humanitarian reasons
or significant public benefit.
8. An LPR is subject to grounds of inadmissibility (OALICE) if they have been
continuously outside the U.S. for more than:
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An LPR is treated as seeking admission if they have been outside the
U.S. for more than 180 days.
9. Which acronym is used to identify when an LPR is treated as an alien seeking
admission?
Procedures
CBP Immigration Law & Inspection Procedures (Questions 1-55)
1. Which section of the INA describes classes of aliens that may be inadmissible
to the U.S.?
A) INA § 237(a)
B) INA § 212(a)
C) INA § 240
D) INA § 235
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: INA § 212(a) describes classes of aliens that may be inadmissible and is
the principal tool used by CBP officers to keep certain aliens out of the U.S..
2. Who bears the burden of proof to show that an alien is admissible to the
United States?
A) The Department of Homeland Security
B) The Immigration Judge
C) The alien
D) The Department of State
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under INA § 212(a), the burden of proof is on the alien to establish
they are admissible.
3. Which section of the INA describes classes of admitted aliens who may be
deportable?
A) INA § 212(a)
B) INA § 235
,C) INA § 237(a)
D) INA § 287
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: INA § 237(a) describes classes of admitted aliens that may be
deportable from the U.S..
4. In deportability cases under INA § 237(a), who bears the burden of proof?
A) The alien
B) The Department
C) The U.S. Public Health Service
D) The Board of Immigration Appeals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For aliens already admitted, the burden of proof is on the Department
to show they are deportable.
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the three groups of aliens considered
"applicants seeking admission"?
A) Aliens arriving in the U.S.
B) Aliens interdicted at sea and brought to the U.S.
C) Aliens present in the U.S. without having been admitted
D) Aliens who have already been admitted as Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three groups seeking admission are those arriving, interdicted at
sea, or present without admission. Admitted LPRs are generally not considered
applicants seeking admission unless specific "OALICE" conditions apply.
6. Which status allows an alien to proceed into the U.S. without being
considered "admitted" for immigration purposes?
, A) Non-immigrant visa holder
B) Alien paroled into the U.S.
C) Refugee
D) Student status Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aliens paroled into the U.S. or landing as temporary crew are allowed
to proceed but are not technically "admitted".
7. Parole may be granted to an alien for which of the following reasons?
A) To seek employment
B) Humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit
C) To visit family for more than 180 days
D) To bypass visa requirements for tourism
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The two primary reasons for granting parole are humanitarian reasons
or significant public benefit.
8. An LPR is subject to grounds of inadmissibility (OALICE) if they have been
continuously outside the U.S. for more than:
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An LPR is treated as seeking admission if they have been outside the
U.S. for more than 180 days.
9. Which acronym is used to identify when an LPR is treated as an alien seeking
admission?
