When is an alien granted voluntary departure by an immigration judge?
(i) An alien may be granted voluntary departure by an immigration judge pursuant to section 240B (a) of the Act only if the alien: (A) Makes such request prior to or at the master calendar hearing at which the case is initially calendared for a merits hearing;
How does an immigration court hear a case?
Each immigration court handles cases for its geographical area, which sometimes encompasses several states. When the immigration court receives the NTA from DHS, the court schedules a master hearing with an immigration judge. Typically, there are two hearings: a master hearing and an individual hearing.
When do I have to leave immigration court?
Immigration judge has the discretion to set a shorter deadline. The general rule is that if you are granted voluntary departure prior to the completion of removal proceedings, you must depart within 120 days. If you are granted voluntary departure at the conclusion of removal proceedings, you must depart within 60 days.
How many hearing are there in removal proceedings?
Typically, there are two hearings: a master hearing and an individual hearing. But there may be more than one hearing, depending on your situation. Once the immigration court schedules your removal hearing with an immigration judge, it means that your removal proceedings begin with a “master calendar” hearing.
What happens if an immigration judge grants voluntary departure?
(iii) Upon granting voluntary departure, the immigration judge shall advise the alien that if the alien files a post-order motion to reopen or reconsider during the period allowed for voluntary departure, the grant of voluntary departure shall terminate automatically and the alternate order of removal will take effect immediately.
When does an immigration judge issue an order of removal?
(f) If an immigration judge issues an alternate order of removal in connection with a grant of voluntary departure, upon overstay of the voluntary departure period, or upon the failure to post a required voluntary departure bond within 5 business days.
Immigration judge has the discretion to set a shorter deadline. The general rule is that if you are granted voluntary departure prior to the completion of removal proceedings, you must depart within 120 days. If you are granted voluntary departure at the conclusion of removal proceedings, you must depart within 60 days.
Do you have the same judge at every immigration hearing?
You might not have the same judge at every hearing you attend, however. For example, sometimes judges retire, go on temporary detail, move permanently to another jurisdiction, or are simply out on the day of your hearing. Then your case could get reassigned to another IJ.