CBP exam 2 Questions with solutions
jus sanguinis - -The law of blood, which determines citizenship based on one's parents'
citizenship.
-14th Amendment - -Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws Supreme Court decision 1857
-Dredd Scott - -The famous Supreme Court case that decides slaves are not people and
have no rights
-1868 - -Jus soli was the law of the land
-jus sanguinis - -Comes from Congress
-USCIS acronym for: - -U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
-OLP - -Acronym for Outlying Pocession
-A child is considered to be born in Wedlock for nationality purposes if; - -At the time of
the child's birth he child's biological parents are lawfully married to each other
-Bigemy - -2 spouses at the same time to 1 person
-poligimy - -One man and several wives
-Admitted adulteress affair - -The child is someone elses
-Chart 1 - -Child is born outside of the U.S. in wedlock
-Chart2 - -Child born outside of the U.S. outside of wedlock
-Chart3 - -Adoption / derivative citizenship
-LPRs are known as - -Aliens
-2 considerations for chart 3 - -1) when parents Naturalized
2) when child became LPR
-The U.S. did not recognize adopted children until - -1978
-After 02/27/2001 - -The CCA comes into consideration
-CCA stands for - -Child Citizenship Act
, -4 conditions for CCA to be met - -At least one USC parent
Child is under 18
Child is admitted to U.S. as an Immigrant for LPR
The child is living in the legal physical custody of the U.S citizen parent
-Evidence of citizenship under CCA - -Apply for a passport
Obtain certificate of Citizenship
-Derivative Citizenship is automatic for - -A child who meets the requirements set by
congress
-An LPR is an - -Alien
-Chart 3 scenario 1 questions to ask - -1) when did parent(s) Naturalize?
2) when did child become and LPR
-When did the Child citizen act come into effect - -2001
-Reasons for Denial of Naturalization - -Convictions of aggravated felonies
Military evasion or desertion
Political ideology (anarchy, communism, totalitarianism)
Legal incompetence
Lacking "good moral character
-General naturalization requirements - -Must be 18
Must be LPR
Must meet continuous US. Residency requirements
-Loss of Citizenship Expatriation - -Naturalized in a foreign state after age of 18
Allegiance to a foreign country after 18
Serving in foreign armed services against the U.S.
Accepting employment with a foreign Govt after 18
Conviction of any act of Treason
Renunciation done outside the U.S. by a U.S. consular or within the U.S. during periods of
military hostility (military draft) and pay all taxes first.
-Assume all Aliens are Immigrant Aliens unless they show proof of - -Non- Immigrant
status
-Chart1 is for - -Children born outside the U.S. IN Wedlock
(Used for a lot of WW2 service members)
Consider
1) Date the child was born
2) Citizenship of Parents at the time of birth
3)Parents Residence and Physical Presence Prior to the Child's birth
jus sanguinis - -The law of blood, which determines citizenship based on one's parents'
citizenship.
-14th Amendment - -Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are
guaranteed equal protection of the laws Supreme Court decision 1857
-Dredd Scott - -The famous Supreme Court case that decides slaves are not people and
have no rights
-1868 - -Jus soli was the law of the land
-jus sanguinis - -Comes from Congress
-USCIS acronym for: - -U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
-OLP - -Acronym for Outlying Pocession
-A child is considered to be born in Wedlock for nationality purposes if; - -At the time of
the child's birth he child's biological parents are lawfully married to each other
-Bigemy - -2 spouses at the same time to 1 person
-poligimy - -One man and several wives
-Admitted adulteress affair - -The child is someone elses
-Chart 1 - -Child is born outside of the U.S. in wedlock
-Chart2 - -Child born outside of the U.S. outside of wedlock
-Chart3 - -Adoption / derivative citizenship
-LPRs are known as - -Aliens
-2 considerations for chart 3 - -1) when parents Naturalized
2) when child became LPR
-The U.S. did not recognize adopted children until - -1978
-After 02/27/2001 - -The CCA comes into consideration
-CCA stands for - -Child Citizenship Act
, -4 conditions for CCA to be met - -At least one USC parent
Child is under 18
Child is admitted to U.S. as an Immigrant for LPR
The child is living in the legal physical custody of the U.S citizen parent
-Evidence of citizenship under CCA - -Apply for a passport
Obtain certificate of Citizenship
-Derivative Citizenship is automatic for - -A child who meets the requirements set by
congress
-An LPR is an - -Alien
-Chart 3 scenario 1 questions to ask - -1) when did parent(s) Naturalize?
2) when did child become and LPR
-When did the Child citizen act come into effect - -2001
-Reasons for Denial of Naturalization - -Convictions of aggravated felonies
Military evasion or desertion
Political ideology (anarchy, communism, totalitarianism)
Legal incompetence
Lacking "good moral character
-General naturalization requirements - -Must be 18
Must be LPR
Must meet continuous US. Residency requirements
-Loss of Citizenship Expatriation - -Naturalized in a foreign state after age of 18
Allegiance to a foreign country after 18
Serving in foreign armed services against the U.S.
Accepting employment with a foreign Govt after 18
Conviction of any act of Treason
Renunciation done outside the U.S. by a U.S. consular or within the U.S. during periods of
military hostility (military draft) and pay all taxes first.
-Assume all Aliens are Immigrant Aliens unless they show proof of - -Non- Immigrant
status
-Chart1 is for - -Children born outside the U.S. IN Wedlock
(Used for a lot of WW2 service members)
Consider
1) Date the child was born
2) Citizenship of Parents at the time of birth
3)Parents Residence and Physical Presence Prior to the Child's birth
