Historical Overview of Immigration Law Self-Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A visa stamp in a foreign national’s passport indicates how long a foreign national can stay in the U.S.

True
False

Antoine entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1996, which was due to expire in 2000. When he finished school, he decided to stay in the U.S.; however, he did not apply for a change in status. His illegal status was discovered in 2002, when he faced a removal hearing. What will be the result of his illegal presence in the U.S.?

Choice 1 Antoine will face a 10-year bar to reentry to the U.S.
Choice 2 Antoine will face a 3-year bar to reentry to the U.S.
Choice 3 Antoine will have no restriction on reentering the U.S., provided he applies for a new visa.
Choice 4 Antoine will be barred permanently from reentering the U.S.

Which Act was enacted after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to tighten the procedures for people entering the U.S.?

Choice 1 Immigration Reform and Control Act
Choice 2 U.S. Patriot Act
Choice 3 Immigration and Naturalization Act
Choice 4 Simpson-Mazzoli/Rodino Bill

Which of the following IS NOT a "source of law" governing immigration law?

Choice 1 U.S. Constitution
Choice 2 U.S. Supreme Court decisions
Choice 3 State court decisions
Choice 4 BIA decisions

The U.S. Constitution does not contain any specific language that gives either Congress or the President the power to control the entry of foreigners. Rather, this authority comes from provisions in the Constitution. Which IS NOT a provision that has been interpreted to give the federal government authority to regulate immigration?

Choice 1 The First Amendment
Choice 2 The Commerce Clause
Choice 3 The War Power
Choice 4 The Naturalization Clause

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