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What is voluntary departure, and how does it differ from deportation?

Answer:

Voluntary departure may allow an eligible person to leave the United States at personal expense without a formal removal order, but it is discretionary and subject to strict requirements.

Voluntary departure may allow an eligible person to leave the United States at personal expense without a formal removal order, but it is discretionary and subject to strict requirements.

Removal cases are highly dependent on immigration history, family relationships, time in the United States, criminal history, prior orders, and available humanitarian protection. Strict deadlines and procedural requirements may apply.

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