2024-2025 LATEST UPDATED LAW
ENFORCEMENT EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% RATED
17-year-old Jonas fled gang violence in Honduras. He was apprehended at the border and
released to his aunt in California. She demands that he work in her restaurant, chopping
vegetables and cleaning. She threatens to kick him out of her house and often withholds food.
She does not pay him because she says he owes her money for food and housing. His aunt often
talks about how ICE is conducting raids and how glad she is of her U.S. citizenship. Jonas will not
be able to seek a T visa because he did not enter the U.S. on account of trafficking. - RIGHT
ANSWER -To be eligible for a T visa, the applicant must be physically present in the United States,
American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands on account of the trafficking. This refers to
physical presence on account of trafficking at the time of applying for T status. It does not
require that the person entered the United States on account of trafficking
A couple must have met in person within one year of the filing of the fiancé(e) petition. - RIGHT
ANSWER -The couple must have met in person within two years of filing the petition. Exceptions
apply where (a) there are strict cultural or social practices against meeting in person before the
marriage or (b) it would impose an extreme hardship to comply with this requirement.
A joint sponsor and the petitioner can add their incomes together to meet the required
household income amount. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. A joint sponsor must satisfy the requisite
household income independent of the petitioner/sponsor.
A parolee may be granted employment authorization for: - RIGHT ANSWER -The validity of the
parole period
A person granted protection under the Convention Against Torture can file for a green card one
year after the grant of CAT protection. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. A grant of CAT protection does
not create a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
A person granted withholding of removal can file for their spouse and children under 21 as long
as they do so within 2 years of the grant of withholding of removal. - RIGHT ANSWER -Fasle.
,Withholding of removal does not allow for derivative beneficiaries so a person granted
withholding of removal cannot file for a spouse or child.
A person who immigrates through a spouse more than two years after the marriage will not be
classified as a conditional resident. - RIGHT ANSWER -That is correct. Conditional residency only
applies to foreign nationals who obtain LPR status based on a marriage that occurred within two
years of (a) entering the U.S. as an LPR or (b) adjusting status.
Abigail from Jamaica is living in the U.S. without status. She recently moved out of the home she
shared with her spouse Gwen, who is here on a student visa and who has abused Abigail in the
past. Can Abigail apply for lawful permanent residence through VAWA? - RIGHT ANSWER -No,
because the abuser is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The correct answer is: No,
because the abuser is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
According to Department of State guidance, which of the following may raise a presumption of
misrepresentation if done within 90 days of entering on a tourist visa? - RIGHT ANSWER
-Marrying and taking up permanent residence, Working illegally, Enrolling in School
After almost three years in U status, Jolene married Maribel, an undocumented woman from
Colombia. In order to become an LPR, the only option for Maribel will be to wait until Jolene
becomes an LPR at which time Jolene can petition for her through family based immigration. -
RIGHT ANSWER -Jolene can apply for Maribel to have qualifying relative status as her spouse at
the time she files her application for adjustment of status. Jolene can file an I-929 qualifying
relative petition for Maribel at the same time she files her I-485. If the I-929 petition is approved,
Maribel will be eligible to apply for LPR status herself.
Amrit first attempted to enter the United States at San Ysidro using false documents in 2016. She
was issued an expedited removal order and sent back to her home country. A few days ago, she
attempted to enter the United States without inspection but was apprehended. Which of the
following statements is true? - RIGHT ANSWER -Amrit can be placed in "withholding only"
proceedings if an asylum officer finds that she has a "reasonable possibility" of succeeding in an
application for withholding of removal and/or CAT protection. Amrit is subject to reinstatement
of removal because she attempted to enter the U.S. without inspection following an expedited
removal. As such, Amrit is ineligible for most forms of immigration relief. If she expresses a fear
of persecution or torture in her home country, she will be referred to an asylum officer for an
, interview. If that officer determines after the interview that Amrit has demonstrated a
"reasonable possibility' of succeeding on an application for withholding or CAT protection, she
will be placed in "withholding only" proceedings where those are the only two forms of relief
available.
An adjustment application may be denied as a matter of discretion, even if the application meets
all other statutory requirements and the applicant is not inadmissible. - RIGHT ANSWER -True.
Adjustment is a discretionary form of relief and may be denied if there are certain negative
factors that the adjudicator believes are serious and outweigh the positive ones.
An applicant for adjustment of status under 245(i) must file an I-485 Supplement A form. - RIGHT
ANSWER -True. If the petition was filed on or before January 14, 1998, there is no physical
presence requirement. If the petition was filed after January 14, 1998, the adjustment applicant
will have to submit proof that the principal beneficiary of the petition was physically present in
the United States on December 21, 2000. To demonstrate physical presence on December 21,
2000, the applicant should submit documentation issued by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) or other federal, state, or local authorities. The applicant also may submit
nongovernment-issued documentation, such as school records, rent receipts, utility bill receipts,
employment records, and credit card statements. Spouses and unmarried children
accompanying or following to join a principal beneficiary in the preference categories (i.e.,
derivatives) are exempt from the physical presence requirement.
An applicant for an immigrant visa can apply at any U.S. consulate or embassy that is most
convenient for him or her. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. The intending immigrant will apply for an
immigrant visa at one of the following U.S. consulates: (1) the consulate in the country where
the intending immigrant is residing or last resided; (2) the consulate in the country where the
intending immigrant is physically located and intends to remain throughout the processing; (3)
any other consulate that will accept jurisdiction of the case if the intending immigrant is
currently residing in the United States and establishes hardship if forced to return to the country
of last residence.
An applicant who does not timely file for asylum within a year of entry can show an exception
based either on changed or extraordinary circumstances. - RIGHT ANSWER -True. There are
numerous exceptions to the one-year filing deadline. They are grouped under the broad
classifications of "changed" or "extraordinary" circumstances.
ENFORCEMENT EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% RATED
17-year-old Jonas fled gang violence in Honduras. He was apprehended at the border and
released to his aunt in California. She demands that he work in her restaurant, chopping
vegetables and cleaning. She threatens to kick him out of her house and often withholds food.
She does not pay him because she says he owes her money for food and housing. His aunt often
talks about how ICE is conducting raids and how glad she is of her U.S. citizenship. Jonas will not
be able to seek a T visa because he did not enter the U.S. on account of trafficking. - RIGHT
ANSWER -To be eligible for a T visa, the applicant must be physically present in the United States,
American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands on account of the trafficking. This refers to
physical presence on account of trafficking at the time of applying for T status. It does not
require that the person entered the United States on account of trafficking
A couple must have met in person within one year of the filing of the fiancé(e) petition. - RIGHT
ANSWER -The couple must have met in person within two years of filing the petition. Exceptions
apply where (a) there are strict cultural or social practices against meeting in person before the
marriage or (b) it would impose an extreme hardship to comply with this requirement.
A joint sponsor and the petitioner can add their incomes together to meet the required
household income amount. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. A joint sponsor must satisfy the requisite
household income independent of the petitioner/sponsor.
A parolee may be granted employment authorization for: - RIGHT ANSWER -The validity of the
parole period
A person granted protection under the Convention Against Torture can file for a green card one
year after the grant of CAT protection. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. A grant of CAT protection does
not create a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
A person granted withholding of removal can file for their spouse and children under 21 as long
as they do so within 2 years of the grant of withholding of removal. - RIGHT ANSWER -Fasle.
,Withholding of removal does not allow for derivative beneficiaries so a person granted
withholding of removal cannot file for a spouse or child.
A person who immigrates through a spouse more than two years after the marriage will not be
classified as a conditional resident. - RIGHT ANSWER -That is correct. Conditional residency only
applies to foreign nationals who obtain LPR status based on a marriage that occurred within two
years of (a) entering the U.S. as an LPR or (b) adjusting status.
Abigail from Jamaica is living in the U.S. without status. She recently moved out of the home she
shared with her spouse Gwen, who is here on a student visa and who has abused Abigail in the
past. Can Abigail apply for lawful permanent residence through VAWA? - RIGHT ANSWER -No,
because the abuser is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The correct answer is: No,
because the abuser is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
According to Department of State guidance, which of the following may raise a presumption of
misrepresentation if done within 90 days of entering on a tourist visa? - RIGHT ANSWER
-Marrying and taking up permanent residence, Working illegally, Enrolling in School
After almost three years in U status, Jolene married Maribel, an undocumented woman from
Colombia. In order to become an LPR, the only option for Maribel will be to wait until Jolene
becomes an LPR at which time Jolene can petition for her through family based immigration. -
RIGHT ANSWER -Jolene can apply for Maribel to have qualifying relative status as her spouse at
the time she files her application for adjustment of status. Jolene can file an I-929 qualifying
relative petition for Maribel at the same time she files her I-485. If the I-929 petition is approved,
Maribel will be eligible to apply for LPR status herself.
Amrit first attempted to enter the United States at San Ysidro using false documents in 2016. She
was issued an expedited removal order and sent back to her home country. A few days ago, she
attempted to enter the United States without inspection but was apprehended. Which of the
following statements is true? - RIGHT ANSWER -Amrit can be placed in "withholding only"
proceedings if an asylum officer finds that she has a "reasonable possibility" of succeeding in an
application for withholding of removal and/or CAT protection. Amrit is subject to reinstatement
of removal because she attempted to enter the U.S. without inspection following an expedited
removal. As such, Amrit is ineligible for most forms of immigration relief. If she expresses a fear
of persecution or torture in her home country, she will be referred to an asylum officer for an
, interview. If that officer determines after the interview that Amrit has demonstrated a
"reasonable possibility' of succeeding on an application for withholding or CAT protection, she
will be placed in "withholding only" proceedings where those are the only two forms of relief
available.
An adjustment application may be denied as a matter of discretion, even if the application meets
all other statutory requirements and the applicant is not inadmissible. - RIGHT ANSWER -True.
Adjustment is a discretionary form of relief and may be denied if there are certain negative
factors that the adjudicator believes are serious and outweigh the positive ones.
An applicant for adjustment of status under 245(i) must file an I-485 Supplement A form. - RIGHT
ANSWER -True. If the petition was filed on or before January 14, 1998, there is no physical
presence requirement. If the petition was filed after January 14, 1998, the adjustment applicant
will have to submit proof that the principal beneficiary of the petition was physically present in
the United States on December 21, 2000. To demonstrate physical presence on December 21,
2000, the applicant should submit documentation issued by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) or other federal, state, or local authorities. The applicant also may submit
nongovernment-issued documentation, such as school records, rent receipts, utility bill receipts,
employment records, and credit card statements. Spouses and unmarried children
accompanying or following to join a principal beneficiary in the preference categories (i.e.,
derivatives) are exempt from the physical presence requirement.
An applicant for an immigrant visa can apply at any U.S. consulate or embassy that is most
convenient for him or her. - RIGHT ANSWER -False. The intending immigrant will apply for an
immigrant visa at one of the following U.S. consulates: (1) the consulate in the country where
the intending immigrant is residing or last resided; (2) the consulate in the country where the
intending immigrant is physically located and intends to remain throughout the processing; (3)
any other consulate that will accept jurisdiction of the case if the intending immigrant is
currently residing in the United States and establishes hardship if forced to return to the country
of last residence.
An applicant who does not timely file for asylum within a year of entry can show an exception
based either on changed or extraordinary circumstances. - RIGHT ANSWER -True. There are
numerous exceptions to the one-year filing deadline. They are grouped under the broad
classifications of "changed" or "extraordinary" circumstances.
