Immigration Reforms

What was the primary goal of the sponsors and proponents of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) 1986?

• To provide a training manual and "pocket guide" for immigration law enforcement

• To increase border security and establish penalties for employers who hired unauthorized immigrants

• To criminalize violations of federal immigration law

• To expand the definition of "aggravated felony" to include smuggling offenses

Under the Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) of 1996, what is the duration within which undocumented immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S. must remain outside the United States to avoid a ten-year bar?

• 180 days but under 365 days

• 120 to 60 days

• 365 days or more

• 10 years without any exceptions

What action did H.R. 4437 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006 require from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in relation to state and local law enforcement?

• To provide a training manual and "pocket guide" for immigration law enforcement

• To authorize funds for grants to state and local law enforcement

• To list certain individuals in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database

• To criminalize violations of federal immigration law

Which individuals are required to be listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database according to the provisions of H.R. 4437?

• Those who have overstayed an I-94 and anyone whose visa has been revoked

• All undocumented immigrants present in the U.S.

• Employers who hire unauthorized immigrants

• Immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S.

What does the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy provide to some individuals with unlawful presence in the United States?

• A) A path to citizenship

• B) A renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit

• C) Immediate permanent residency status

• D) Automatic U.S. citizenship upon application

What is required for all previously hired employees under the new electronic/phone system employment verification process?

• A) Payment of a fee to the government

• B) Re-verification of employment status

• C) A background check by the DHS

• D) Proof of U.S. citizenship

What action did the government take to support border enforcement activities according to the document?

• A) Decreased funding for border security

• B) Established a new immigration policy for all non-citizens

• C) Provided for additional fencing to be constructed along the U.S. - Mexico Border

• D) Removed all physical barriers at the border

When did the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) begin accepting applications for the DACA program?

• A) June 15, 2012

• B) August 15, 2012

• C) January 1, 2012

• D) December 31, 2011