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IMMIGRATION LAW

* Hypo: Eternal Sunshine... (Family) *

2019 Exam, Question #1 (39 minutes)
(Eternal Sunshine)

Family

All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed

JAPAN

BRAZIL

NEW ZEALAND

VIETNAM

1st

09SEP13

09SEP13

16OCT01

09SEP13

02NOV03

2A

02DEC15

02DEC15

02JUN14

02DEC15

02DEC15

2B

02JUL11

02JUL11

16JUN01

02JUL11

16NOV07

3rd

09JUN10

09JUN10

23OCT01

09JUN10

02MAY01

4th

16MAY09

16MAY09

09DEC04

16MAY09

09DEC96

Clementine is a 45-year-old citizen of the U.S.  Joel is a 40-year-old citizen of New Zealand.  Joel has a 10-year-old daughter, Mary, from a previous marriage.  Mary is also a citizen of New Zealand.  All of them live outside the country.  Clementine and Joel married 3 years ago.

  • Questions: What is the fastest way for Joel to become a U.S. citizen?  What is the fastest way for Mary to become a U.S. citizen?  How long will it take and why?