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There are no optional questions; each examinee is expected to answer all questions on the exam.\u003Cbr>The 75 multiple-choice questions are designed to be answered in approximately 135 minutes. Each essay question is designed to be answered in approximately 30 minutes. |\n| Scoring | The maximum number of points available is 600. A passing score is 420 points, or 70% . Exams with scores between 65-70% are re-read by a Committee of Reappraisers. The decision of the Committee is final, pursuant to section 8.3 of the Rules Governing the State Bar of California Program for Certifying Legal Specialists. Results are mailed only after all reappraisals have been completed. |\n| Reference materials | Examinees may use the following reference materials during the exam: Code of Federal Regulations and Immigration & Nationality Act. Publications must be unannotated and free of any stray marks. Handwritten notations (other than underlining or highlighting) will not be allowed. The use of Post-It type tabs to mark specific book sections is acceptable, but the tabs must not have writing on them. |\n| Testing\u003Cbr>accommodations | Available at both sites. Contact [ivonne.dossantosmorte@calbar.ca.gov](ivonne.dossantosmorte@calbar.ca.gov) or (415) 538-2145 for more information. |\n| Study resources | See attached standards for certification, exam specifications, and sample exam questions. |\n\nFor more information, [visit www.californiaspecialist.org](visit www.californiaspecialist.org)  \nThe Standards must be read in conjunction with the Rules Governing the State Bar of California Program for Certifying Legal Specialists, which govern the Program requirements.  \nTHE STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION IN IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALTY LAW  \n1.0 DEFINITION  \nImmigration and nationality law is the practice of law dealing with matters arising under and related to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (Title 8 U.S. Code), and other laws and regulations dealing with immigration and naturalization.  \n2.0 TASK REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION  \nAn applicant must demonstrate that within the five (5) years immediately preceding the initial application he or she has been substantially involved in the practice of immigration and nationality law. A prima facie showing of substantial involvement in the area of immigration and nationality law is made by performance of the following activities:  \n2.1 Participated as principal attorney in one-hundred fifty (150) cases in the following two categories, with not less than twenty-five (25) cases in each category:  \n2.1. 1 Application for immigrant and nonimmigrant status, and  \n2.1.2 Removal, deportation, or exclusion hearings before immigration judges. Not less than three (3) cases in this category must be contested proceedings; and  \n2.2 Participated as principal attorney in six (6) of the following thirteen (13) procedures and at least three (3) cases in each of the six (6) procedures  \n2.2. 1 Naturalization or Nationality cases,  \n2.2.2 Administrative Appellate Practice,  \n2.2.3 Judicial review of immigration proceedings in the federal courts (includes but is not limited to: Petition for Review, Habeas Corpus, Petition for Declaration of Judgment, Writ of Mandamus);  \n2.2.4 Labor certifications,  \n","cbCaiimVw3sFMzRX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiimVw3sFMzRX","pdf",80287,12,"English","# Exam Information\n## Date, time, deadlines, and logistics\n## Exam format and timing\n## Scoring and reappraisal\n## Reference materials and allowable markings\n## Testing accommodations\n## Study resources and standards\n# Standards for Certification and Recertification\n## Definition\n## Task requirement for certification\n## Educational requirement for certification","[{\"question\":\"What is the exam schedule and session structure?\",\"answer\":\"The exam is held Sunday, August 12, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It includes a three-hour-and-15-minute morning session with 75 multiple-choice questions and two essay questions, and a three-hour afternoon session with six essay questions.\"},{\"question\":\"How are the multiple-choice and essay questions timed?\",\"answer\":\"The 75 multiple-choice questions are designed to be answered in approximately 135 minutes. 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