Category Archives: Voluntary Departure

Bachynskyy v. Holder. 7th Cir. -IJ Warnings regarding voluntary departure are not retroactive

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Petitioner, a Ukrainian citizen who entered the U.S. without inspection sought withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture. The Immigration Judge stated that she was continuing the case for four months, but that if she decided before that date,”you … Continue reading →

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Bachynskyy v. Holder. 7th Cir. -IJ Warnings regarding voluntary departure are not retroactive to VD grants occurring before January 20, 2009

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Petitioner, a Ukrainian citizen who entered the U.S. without inspection sought withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture. The Immigration Judge stated that she was continuing the case for four months, but that if she decided before that date,”you … Continue reading →

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Matter of Gabriel GAMERO Perez: BIA will not reinstate voluntary departure absent proof of bond being posted

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 1240.26(c)(3) (2010), an Immigration Judge who grants an alien voluntary departure must advise the alien that proof of posting of a bond with theDepartment of Homeland Security must be submitted to the Board of Immigration … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Departure, conclusion of removal proceedings

Posted on July 7, 2008 by

Supreme Court Holds that Alien Must Be Allowed to Withdraw Request for Voluntary Departure but Voluntary Departure Is Not Automatically TolledDada v. Mukasey, 128 S. Ct. 2307 (U.S. June 16, 2008) Petitioner, a native and citizen of Nigeria, who had … Continue reading →

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