BIETP FAMILY & UACS ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the primary concern when processing unaccompanied alien children in ICE
custody?
Determining the true age of individuals to ensure their health and safety.
What should be done if ICE encounters a child with lawful status in the U.S.?
Contact local law enforcement agencies and child welfare services; do not arrest, detain, or refer
these juveniles to the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
What is the Terminal Performance Objective (TPO) for processing family units and
unaccompanied alien children?
Determine the necessary tasks for processing and/or housing them in accordance with ICE policy
and case law.
What is an Accompanied Alien Child?
A non-citizen juvenile who has a parent or legal guardian available to provide care and physical
custody.
What is the definition of a Juvenile according to ICE standards?
Any person who has not reached 18 years of age.
What is the definition of a Minor in the context of ICE custody?
An alien who has not attained 18 years of age and has not been emancipated or incarcerated as an
adult.
What does 'Tender Age' refer to in ICE documentation?
Any juvenile alien under 10 years of age.
What is the role of an Escort in ICE transport?
An officer or contracted transport specialist who accompanies any person arrested and/or
detained during transport.
What are Secure Facilities?
Facilities for minors requiring the strictest level of supervision, similar to correctional facilities.
What are Staff Secure Facilities?
Facilities that provide heightened staff supervision and services to control problem behavior or
prevent escape.
, What is an Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC)?
A minor without lawful immigration status in the U.S. who has no parent or legal guardian
available to provide care.
What is the responsibility of EROs regarding detainees with vulnerabilities?
Assess detainees for vulnerabilities and protect them from harm, including sexual victimization
and physical harm.
What should be done when transporting juvenile detainees?
Separate juveniles from unrelated adults by at least one empty row of seats and keep them under
close supervision.
What are the required actions for identifying and processing unaccompanied alien
children?
Recognize legislation, judicial matters, policies, and procedures related to UACs.
What is the purpose of the ERO Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC)?
Provide guidance and technical assistance regarding juveniles and family units, and facilitate
placement and transportation.
What is the significance of the Orantes provisions?
They apply to UACs and family units from El Salvador.
What is the ICE Detention Standard regarding juveniles?
Juveniles must be detained in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their age and special
needs.
What should be done if a juvenile is transported in a vehicle with detained adults?
It should be avoided; unaccompanied juveniles should not be transported with detained adults
whenever feasible.
What is the main objective of the Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program?
To equip officers with the knowledge and skills necessary for handling family groups and
unaccompanied minors.
What is the importance of calling in time, location, and odometer reading during juvenile
transport?
To account for all time during the trip and ensure the safety of the juvenile detainees.
What are the potential consequences of ignoring special considerations for unaccompanied
minors?
Extra work, suspension, termination, or legal liabilities for a Deportation Officer.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the primary concern when processing unaccompanied alien children in ICE
custody?
Determining the true age of individuals to ensure their health and safety.
What should be done if ICE encounters a child with lawful status in the U.S.?
Contact local law enforcement agencies and child welfare services; do not arrest, detain, or refer
these juveniles to the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
What is the Terminal Performance Objective (TPO) for processing family units and
unaccompanied alien children?
Determine the necessary tasks for processing and/or housing them in accordance with ICE policy
and case law.
What is an Accompanied Alien Child?
A non-citizen juvenile who has a parent or legal guardian available to provide care and physical
custody.
What is the definition of a Juvenile according to ICE standards?
Any person who has not reached 18 years of age.
What is the definition of a Minor in the context of ICE custody?
An alien who has not attained 18 years of age and has not been emancipated or incarcerated as an
adult.
What does 'Tender Age' refer to in ICE documentation?
Any juvenile alien under 10 years of age.
What is the role of an Escort in ICE transport?
An officer or contracted transport specialist who accompanies any person arrested and/or
detained during transport.
What are Secure Facilities?
Facilities for minors requiring the strictest level of supervision, similar to correctional facilities.
What are Staff Secure Facilities?
Facilities that provide heightened staff supervision and services to control problem behavior or
prevent escape.
, What is an Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC)?
A minor without lawful immigration status in the U.S. who has no parent or legal guardian
available to provide care.
What is the responsibility of EROs regarding detainees with vulnerabilities?
Assess detainees for vulnerabilities and protect them from harm, including sexual victimization
and physical harm.
What should be done when transporting juvenile detainees?
Separate juveniles from unrelated adults by at least one empty row of seats and keep them under
close supervision.
What are the required actions for identifying and processing unaccompanied alien
children?
Recognize legislation, judicial matters, policies, and procedures related to UACs.
What is the purpose of the ERO Field Office Juvenile Coordinator (FOJC)?
Provide guidance and technical assistance regarding juveniles and family units, and facilitate
placement and transportation.
What is the significance of the Orantes provisions?
They apply to UACs and family units from El Salvador.
What is the ICE Detention Standard regarding juveniles?
Juveniles must be detained in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their age and special
needs.
What should be done if a juvenile is transported in a vehicle with detained adults?
It should be avoided; unaccompanied juveniles should not be transported with detained adults
whenever feasible.
What is the main objective of the Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program?
To equip officers with the knowledge and skills necessary for handling family groups and
unaccompanied minors.
What is the importance of calling in time, location, and odometer reading during juvenile
transport?
To account for all time during the trip and ensure the safety of the juvenile detainees.
What are the potential consequences of ignoring special considerations for unaccompanied
minors?
Extra work, suspension, termination, or legal liabilities for a Deportation Officer.
