Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: How many days to depart US?

USCIS does not really know that you will not leave. Most of the time, they don't show up to your house unless you have a criminal record. But, assuming you're clean, after a period of time, USCIS will send you a Notice to Appear to begin removal proceedings in Immigration Court against you (that's what they mean by "proceedings to be instituted to enforce your departure.") You could choose not to show up in court but a removal (deportation) order will be entered in your absence. If that happens and you still remain in the U.S., you would live in the U.S. under the shadows like so many people, especially here in California, but do you really want to do that?

As far as a "ban", it's unclear what you're referring to, but if you were already out-of-status before filing the I-485, then that will be held against you next time you try to apply for a visa in your country. And yes, a removal order entered against someone will result in them being denied admission into the U.S. for 10 years.

Larry L. Doan, Esq.

(Straight-talk on Immigration Law at www.GuruImmigration.com)

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Re: How many days to depart US?

You must report when you exit, but have you exhausted all your remedies to stay?

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Re: How many days to depart US?

You mean "bar" and not "ban" we think. From the date of the determination (denial) you begin to accrue unlawful presence notwithstanding that you are in a D/S status.