Client Consultation & Advocacy Flashcards
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A client discloses a prior deportation order they forgot to mention during an earlier consultation. What is the immigration specialist's primary obligation?
Answer: Document the disclosure, assess its legal impact, and advise the client fully on how it affects their case
When new material information is disclosed, the specialist must assess its impact, fully advise the client, and update the strategy accordingly.
Under USCIS regulations, an accredited representative may represent clients before USCIS if they work for a:
Answer: DOJ-recognized nonprofit organization
Accredited representatives must be affiliated with a DOJ-recognized nonprofit organization to represent clients before USCIS.
A client asks an immigration specialist to submit a fraudulent marriage certificate. The specialist should:
Answer: Refuse, terminate the engagement if necessary, and report as required by law
Submitting fraudulent documents constitutes fraud and is illegal; the specialist must refuse and may need to withdraw from representation.
When conducting an initial consultation with a limited English proficiency (LEP) client, the best practice is to:
Answer: Use a qualified, neutral interpreter to ensure accurate communication
Using a qualified, neutral interpreter ensures accuracy, impartiality, and protects both the client and the specialist.
A client's priority date for an employment-based green card becomes current. What should the immigration specialist advise first?
Answer: Review the client's full admissibility, confirm medical exam currency, and check all required documents before filing
Before filing the I-485, the specialist must confirm the client meets all admissibility requirements and has current supporting documentation.
A client believes their I-130 was denied in error. The proper advocacy step is to:
Answer: File a motion to reopen or reconsider with USCIS, or appeal to the BIA if appropriate
A motion to reopen or reconsider with USCIS, or a BIA appeal if eligible, are the proper administrative remedies for an I-130 denial.
During a consultation, a client reveals they were arrested but not convicted. The specialist should:
Answer: Obtain certified arrest records and analyze whether disclosure is required on the specific form
USCIS forms have specific arrest disclosure requirements, and the specialist must obtain records and advise accurately based on the form's language.