Voluntary Departure

Voluntary departure is considered a relief. It is something that can be given in lieu of removal, exclusion or deportation. However, failure to leave the US during the time of voluntary departure means that in lieu of such, the individual will receive that order of removal, exclusion, or deportation. Failure to leave during the period of voluntary departure incurs other penalties, of which one is inability to adjust status for 10 years even if otherwise eligible to do it. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.