Question 1

What is the penalty for aliens who submit a fraudulent claim for asylum?&#10;A)They will be executed.&#10;B)They will be imprisoned for life.&#10;C)They will be banned from the United States for life.&#10;D)There is no penalty.

Accepted Answer

Aliens who submit a fraudulent claim for asylum can be subject to a permanent bar from entering the United States in the future. This penalty is often referred to as a "lifetime ban." While there is no imprisonment or execution involved, the consequence of being permanently barred from entering the U.S. can be significant for those who have family or other ties to the country. Aliens who submit a fraudulent claim for asylum can be banned from the United States for life. However, it is important to note that the specific penalty can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. It is also possible for the individual to face deportation or other consequences.

Question 2

Under what circumstances is TPS available to aliens?&#10;A)If they lost their home because of bankruptcy&#10;B)If all of their money was stolen&#10;C)If they lost their home in an earthquake&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

TPS, or Temporary Protected Status, is available to aliens if they are unable to return safely to their home country due to ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. Losing a home due to bankruptcy or theft does not qualify for TPS, but losing a home in an earthquake may qualify if it meets the criteria for an environmental disaster. Therefore, only option C is the correct answer. TPS, or Temporary Protected Status, is available to aliens who are unable to return to their home country due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. Therefore, option C is the only circumstance listed that would potentially qualify someone for TPS. Options A and B are not relevant to TPS eligibility.

Question 3

Aliens who have been granted asylum (asylees)&#10;A)May remain in the United States only until the danger in their country is over&#10;B)May adjust their status to LPR after one year&#10;C)May adjust their status to LPR after ten years&#10;D)Will never be eligible for U.S.citizenship

Accepted Answer

Asylees may apply for adjustment of status to Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status after one year of being granted asylum. However, they still need to meet other requirements such as passing a background check and demonstrating that they have not violated the terms of their asylum status. After becoming an LPR, they may eventually be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship.

Question 4

Which circumstance in an alien's home country would not merit TPS?&#10;A)High unemployment&#10;B)Natural disaster&#10;C)War&#10;D)Political turmoil

Accepted Answer

TPS is typically granted in response to temporary circumstances that make it difficult or dangerous for individuals to return to their home country, such as natural disasters, war, or political turmoil. High unemployment, while a difficult circumstance, does not qualify for TPS. High unemployment in an alien's home country would not merit TPS as it is not a temporary condition resulting from a crisis or conflict, which is the basis for TPS eligibility.

Question 5

In addition to asylum, which other type of immigration benefit is most likely to generate a tremendous amount of fraudulent claims?&#10;A)First preference employment status&#10;B)Registry&#10;C)Amnesty&#10;D)Marriage to a U.S.citizen

Accepted Answer

Marriage to a U.S. citizen is often targeted for fraudulent claims because it can provide a relatively quick path to legal residency and eventually citizenship, making it susceptible to sham marriages.

Question 6

Aliens who are admitted to the United States because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution initially may be eligible for&#10;A)Refugee status&#10;B)Asylum&#10;C)LPR status&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 7

Aliens unwilling to return to their countries because of a well-founded fear of persecution are known as&#10;A)Mercenaries&#10;B)Revolutionaries&#10;C)Refugees&#10;D)Diplomats

Accepted Answer

Aliens who are unwilling to return to their countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution are classified as refugees. Mercenaries are soldiers for hire, revolutionaries seek to overthrow a government or political system, and diplomats represent their home country in negotiations and relations with other nations. Aliens who are unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to fear of persecution, war or violence, are known as refugees.

Question 8

What is the rationale for a stiff penalty for fraudulent asylum claims?&#10;A)There is no penalty at all.&#10;B)To punish aliens because they are not Americans&#10;C)To deter aliens from trying to gain LPR status by deception&#10;D)To encourage others to file fraudulent claims so as to punish them later on

Accepted Answer

The rationale for a stiff penalty for fraudulent asylum claims is to deter aliens from trying to gain LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) status by deception. The penalty serves as a warning to potential asylum seekers that they will face severe consequences if they attempt to abuse the process by filing false claims, therefore discouraging them from engaging in fraudulent activities. This helps to maintain the integrity of the immigration system and ensures that genuine asylum seekers are given the protection they need. Stiff penalties for fraudulent asylum claims are in place to deter aliens from attempting to gain legal permanent resident status through deception. This helps to ensure that those who are granted asylum are truly in need of protection and promotes the integrity of the asylum system. Penalizing fraudulent claims also helps to prevent others from attempting to file similar false claims in the future.

Question 9

Which consequence of persecution would not merit a well-founded fear?&#10;A)Loss of social status&#10;B)Torture&#10;C)Imprisonment&#10;D)Execution

Accepted Answer

Loss of social status alone would not typically meet the standard for a well-founded fear of persecution, which requires a credible threat of harm to life, freedom, or basic human rights. However, if combined with other factors, such as discrimination or threats of violence, it could be a contributing factor. Torture, imprisonment, and execution are all severe forms of persecution that could justify a well-founded fear. While loss of social status can be unpleasant and detrimental, it does not qualify as a well-founded fear of persecution under the commonly accepted definitions. The other three choices (torture, imprisonment, and execution) all involve significant harm and would generally justify a claim of well-founded fear.

Question 10

TPS is granted&#10;A)For a period of one year only&#10;B)Until the danger in the home country is over&#10;C)For a period of five years after the danger is over&#10;D)Permanently

Accepted Answer

TPS is granted temporarily to eligible individuals who are unable to return to their home country due to dangerous conditions such as war or natural disasters. It is granted until the danger in their home country is over and it is safe for them to return. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest a time frame that is not consistent with the purpose of TPS. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is granted to individuals who are unable to return to their home country due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. TPS is granted until the danger in the home country is over, at which point the individual must either return to their home country or obtain another legal status. TPS is not intended to be a permanent solution.

Question 11

The well-founded fear of persecution must be of what nature?&#10;A)Racial&#10;B)Religious&#10;C)Political&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 12

Aliens who are admitted to the United States because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution initially or eventually may be eligible for&#10;A)Refugee status&#10;B)Asylum&#10;C)LPR status&#10;D)All of the above

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Deck 8: Refugees and Asylum