Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) Practice Exam

Which of the following is necessary to determine if Jaime can immigrate as a derivative in the F-3 preference category?

1. The date the priority date became current

2. Jaime's biological father’s age

3. The history of the I-130 fee payment

4. The exact date the I-130 petition was filed with USCIS

The correct answer is: The exact date the I-130 petition was filed with USCIS

To understand why the answer is the exact date the I-130 petition was filed with USCIS, it's important to recognize the role of the priority date in the immigration process. The priority date, which is established when an immigrant petition (such as the I-130) is filed, determines when the applicant can move forward with their immigration process based on the availability of visas in the F-3 preference category. In the context of derivative beneficiaries, the priority date is critical because it establishes the timeline for the individual’s eligibility to apply for immigration benefits. Derivative beneficiaries typically include the dependents of the principal applicant. Thus, knowing the exact date the I-130 petition was filed helps in determining whether Jaime's case falls within the current visa issuance priorities and ultimately affects Jaime's ability to immigrate as a derivative in that category. Other options, while they may have relevance in some contexts, do not directly influence Jaime’s eligibility to immigrate as a derivative in the F-3 preference category. The date the priority date became current relates to the processing timeline but does not provide the foundational information required to assess eligibility based on the I-130 filing date. Jaime's father's age is not a primary factor affecting the bureaucratic procedures regarding the F-3