UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — explainer

Q1. In the context of the U.S. H-1B visa programme, what does the term 'specialty occupation' precisely mean?

  • A. Any job offered by a U.S. employer to a foreign national on a temporary basis, irrespective of the educational qualification required
  • B. A position that requires both the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialised knowledge and, ordinarily, the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in the specific specialty as a minimum entry requirement
  • C. A seasonal or peak-load occupation in agriculture or non-agricultural services for which U.S. workers are unavailable
  • D. Any position that mandatorily requires a master's or doctoral degree obtained from an accredited U.S. institution

Q2. Which one of the following U.S. federal agencies is the principal authority responsible for adjudicating H-1B visa petitions filed by U.S. employers?

  • A. Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State
  • B. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security
  • C. Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labour
  • D. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security