CBP Exam 4 :65 Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales
(Latest 2026)
SECTION 1: INA Sections & Admission (Questions 1-10)
Question 1
Which two sections of the INA describe classes of aliens that may endanger the
safety, security, or welfare of the U.S.?
A) INA § 212(a) and INA § 237(a)
B) INA § 235 and INA § 240
C) INA § 287 and INA § 212
D) INA § 240 and INA § 237
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INA § 212(a) describes inadmissible aliens and places the burden of
proof on the alien to prove admissibility. INA § 237(a) describes deportable aliens
who have already been admitted, with the burden of proof on the Department of
Homeland Security.
Question 2
Under INA § 212(a), who bears the burden of proving admissibility?
A) The Department of Homeland Security
B) The alien
C) The immigration judge
D) The sponsoring employer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under INA § 212(a), the burden of proof is on the alien to establish that
they are admissible to the United States. This is a key distinction from INA §
237(a), where the burden falls on the Department.
,Question 3
What are the three groups of aliens considered "applicants seeking admission"?
A) Arriving aliens, crew members, and stowaways
B) Aliens arriving in the U.S., aliens interdicted at sea, and aliens present without
having been admitted
C) Visa applicants, refugees, and asylees
D) LPRs, tourists, and students
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three groups are: (1) aliens arriving in the U.S., (2) aliens
interdicted at sea and brought to the U.S., and (3) aliens present in the U.S.
without having been admitted.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT considered "admitted" for immigration purposes?
A) An alien landing as temporary crew
B) An alien paroled into the U.S.
C) An alien with a valid immigrant visa
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both temporary crew members and aliens paroled into the U.S. are not
considered "admitted" for immigration purposes. Parole allows entry but does not
constitute formal admission.
Question 5
What are the two reasons for parole under immigration law?
, A) Medical emergency and family reunion
B) Humanitarian and significant public benefit
C) Employment and education
D) Tourism and business
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parole may be granted for humanitarian reasons or for significant
public benefit. This is discretionary and does not constitute formal admission.
Question 6
When is an LPR NOT subject to grounds of inadmissibility?
A) When outside the U.S. for more than 180 days
B) When they have not abandoned their LPR status and have not committed any
disqualifying acts
C) When they committed a crime listed in INA § 212(a)(2)
D) When they enter without inspection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPRs are generally not subject to inadmissibility grounds unless certain
conditions apply (OALICE): outside for 180+ days, abandoned status, left during
removal proceedings, illegal activity after departure, certain crimes, or entering
without inspection.
Question 7
What does the acronym "OALICE" help CBP officers remember regarding LPRs?
A) The types of visas available
B) When LPRs may be subject to grounds of inadmissibility
C) The grounds for deportation
D) The documents required for admission
(Latest 2026)
SECTION 1: INA Sections & Admission (Questions 1-10)
Question 1
Which two sections of the INA describe classes of aliens that may endanger the
safety, security, or welfare of the U.S.?
A) INA § 212(a) and INA § 237(a)
B) INA § 235 and INA § 240
C) INA § 287 and INA § 212
D) INA § 240 and INA § 237
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: INA § 212(a) describes inadmissible aliens and places the burden of
proof on the alien to prove admissibility. INA § 237(a) describes deportable aliens
who have already been admitted, with the burden of proof on the Department of
Homeland Security.
Question 2
Under INA § 212(a), who bears the burden of proving admissibility?
A) The Department of Homeland Security
B) The alien
C) The immigration judge
D) The sponsoring employer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under INA § 212(a), the burden of proof is on the alien to establish that
they are admissible to the United States. This is a key distinction from INA §
237(a), where the burden falls on the Department.
,Question 3
What are the three groups of aliens considered "applicants seeking admission"?
A) Arriving aliens, crew members, and stowaways
B) Aliens arriving in the U.S., aliens interdicted at sea, and aliens present without
having been admitted
C) Visa applicants, refugees, and asylees
D) LPRs, tourists, and students
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three groups are: (1) aliens arriving in the U.S., (2) aliens
interdicted at sea and brought to the U.S., and (3) aliens present in the U.S.
without having been admitted.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT considered "admitted" for immigration purposes?
A) An alien landing as temporary crew
B) An alien paroled into the U.S.
C) An alien with a valid immigrant visa
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both temporary crew members and aliens paroled into the U.S. are not
considered "admitted" for immigration purposes. Parole allows entry but does not
constitute formal admission.
Question 5
What are the two reasons for parole under immigration law?
, A) Medical emergency and family reunion
B) Humanitarian and significant public benefit
C) Employment and education
D) Tourism and business
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parole may be granted for humanitarian reasons or for significant
public benefit. This is discretionary and does not constitute formal admission.
Question 6
When is an LPR NOT subject to grounds of inadmissibility?
A) When outside the U.S. for more than 180 days
B) When they have not abandoned their LPR status and have not committed any
disqualifying acts
C) When they committed a crime listed in INA § 212(a)(2)
D) When they enter without inspection
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPRs are generally not subject to inadmissibility grounds unless certain
conditions apply (OALICE): outside for 180+ days, abandoned status, left during
removal proceedings, illegal activity after departure, certain crimes, or entering
without inspection.
Question 7
What does the acronym "OALICE" help CBP officers remember regarding LPRs?
A) The types of visas available
B) When LPRs may be subject to grounds of inadmissibility
C) The grounds for deportation
D) The documents required for admission
