CIP CIP Deportation & Removal Defense

Question 1

Removal proceedings are formally initiated when DHS files which document with the immigration court?

Accepted Answer

Notice to Appear (Form I-862)

Answer

Form I-589 (asylum application)

Answer

Form I-290B (appeal notice)

Answer

Form I-213 (record of deportable alien)

Question 2

U.S. immigration courts (Executive Office for Immigration Review) fall under the jurisdiction of which federal department?

Accepted Answer

Department of Justice

Answer

Department of Homeland Security

Answer

Department of State

Answer

Department of Labor

Question 3

The first hearing in removal proceedings where the respondent admits or denies the factual allegations in the Notice to Appear is called a:

Accepted Answer

Master calendar hearing

Answer

Individual merits hearing

Answer

Bond redetermination hearing

Answer

Credible fear interview

Question 4

If a respondent fails to appear at a scheduled removal hearing without good cause after receiving proper notice, the immigration judge may:

Accepted Answer

Issue an in absentia order of removal

Answer

Automatically reschedule the hearing once

Answer

Dismiss the proceedings without prejudice

Answer

Refer the matter to federal district court

Question 5

Form EOIR-42B is used to apply for which form of relief from removal?

Accepted Answer

Cancellation of removal for non-permanent residents

Answer

Cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents

Answer

Asylum and withholding of removal

Answer

Deferral of removal under CAT

Question 6

After an immigration judge issues a final decision, how many calendar days does a party generally have to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

90 days