# Voluntary Departure

<p class="callout danger">****WARNING: Overstaying a voluntary departure period brings severe, unwaivable consequences.****</p>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See </span>[Practice Advisory on Voluntary Departure](https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/sites/default/files/practice_advisory/voluntary_departure_when_the_consequences_of_failing_to_depart_should_and_should_not_apply.pdf).

# 8 CFR § 1240.26 - Voluntary Departure

### § 1240.26 Voluntary departure—authority of the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

##### <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(a) General Eligibility </span>

****(a)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Eligibility: general.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> previously granted voluntary departure under section 240B of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, including by </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> under </span>[§ 240.25](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/240.25)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and who fails to depart voluntarily within the time specified, shall thereafter be ineligible, for a period of ten years, for voluntary departure or for relief under sections 240A, 245, 248, and 249 of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26).

##### (b) Prior to completion of removal proceedings

****(b)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Prior to completion of removal proceedings*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—(1) </span>**Grant by the immigration judge.**

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may be granted voluntary departure by an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> pursuant to section 240B(a) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> only if the noncitizen:</span>

****(A)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Makes such request prior to or at the master calendar hearing at which the case is initially calendared for a merits hearing;</span>

****(B)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Makes no additional requests for relief (or if such requests have been made, such requests are withdrawn prior to any grant of voluntary departure pursuant to this section);</span>

****(C)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Concedes removability;</span>

****(D)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Waives appeal of all issues; and</span>

****(E)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Has not been convicted of a crime described in section 101(a)(43) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is not deportable under section 237(a)(4).</span>

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The judge may not grant voluntary departure under section 240B(a) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> beyond 30 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> after the master calendar hearing at which the case is initially calendared for a merits hearing, except pursuant to a stipulation under </span>[paragraph (b)(2)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26#b_2)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of this section.</span>

****(2)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Stipulation.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> At any time prior to the completion of removal proceedings, the </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> counsel may stipulate to a grant of voluntary departure under section 240B(a) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26).

****(3)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Conditions.*****

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The judge may impose such conditions as he or she deems necessary to ensure the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s timely departure from the United States, including the posting of a voluntary departure bond to be canceled upon proof that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has departed the United States within the time specified. The alien shall be required to present to </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, for inspection and photocopying, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s passport or other travel documentation sufficient to assure lawful entry into the country to which the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is departing, unless:</span>

****(A)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A travel document is not necessary to return to the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s native country or to which country the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is departing; or</span>

****(B)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The document is already in the possession of </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26).

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may hold the passport or documentation for sufficient time to investigate its authenticity. If such documentation is not immediately available to the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, but the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is satisfied that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is making diligent efforts to secure it, voluntary departure may be granted for a period not to exceed 120 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, subject to the condition that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> within 60 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> must secure such documentation and present it to </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in its discretion may extend the period within which the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> must provide such documentation. If the documentation is not presented within the 60-day period or any extension thereof, the voluntary departure order shall vacate automatically and the alternate order of removal will take effect, as if in effect on the date of issuance of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> order.</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> files a post-decision motion to reopen or reconsider during the period allowed for voluntary departure, the grant of voluntary departure shall be terminated automatically, and the alternate order of removal will take effect immediately. The penalties for failure to depart voluntarily under section 240B(d) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall not apply if the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has filed a post-decision motion to reopen or reconsider during the period allowed for voluntary departure. Upon the granting of voluntary departure, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the provisions of this paragraph (b)(3)(iii).</span>

****(iv)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The automatic termination of a grant of voluntary departure and the effectiveness of the alternative order of removal shall not affect, in any way, the date that the order of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> became administratively final, as determined under the provisions of the applicable regulations in this chapter.</span>

##### (c) At the conclusion of the removal proceedings

****(c)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****At the conclusion of the removal proceedings*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—(1) </span>**Required findings.**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> An </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may grant voluntary departure at the conclusion of the removal proceedings under section 240B(b) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26), if he or she finds that:

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien has been physically present in the United States for period of at least one year preceding the date the Notice to Appear was served under section 239(a) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26);

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien is, and has been, a person of good moral character for at least five years immediately preceding the application;</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien has not been convicted of a crime described in section 101(a)(43) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is not deportable under section 237(a)(4); and</span>

****(iv)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien has established by clear and convincing evidence that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has the means to depart the United States and has the intention to do so.</span>

****(2)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Travel documentation.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Except as otherwise provided in </span>[paragraph (b)(3)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26#b_3)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of this section, the clear and convincing evidence of the means to depart shall include in all cases presentation by the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a passport or other travel documentation sufficient to assure lawful entry into the country to which the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is departing. </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall have full opportunity to inspect and photocopy the documentation, and to challenge its authenticity or sufficiency before voluntary departure is granted.</span>

****(3)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Conditions.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may impose such conditions as he or she deems necessary to ensure the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s timely departure from the United States. The </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the conditions set forth in this paragraph (c)(3)(i)-(iii). If the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> imposes conditions beyond those specifically enumerated below, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of such conditions before granting voluntary departure. Upon the conditions being set forth, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall be provided the opportunity to accept the grant of voluntary departure or decline voluntary departure if he or she is unwilling to accept the amount of the bond or other conditions. In all cases under section 240B(b) of the Act:</span>

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien shall be required to post a voluntary departure bond, in an amount necessary to ensure that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> departs within the time specified, but in no case less than $500. Before granting voluntary departure, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the specific amount of the bond to be set and the duty to post the bond with the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> within 5 business </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s order granting voluntary departure.

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> A </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> who has been granted voluntary departure shall, within 30 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of an appeal with the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, submit sufficient proof of having posted the required voluntary departure bond. If the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> does not provide timely proof to the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that the required voluntary departure bond has been posted with </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will not reinstate the period of voluntary departure in its final order.</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Upon granting voluntary departure, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that if the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 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.</span>

****(iv)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The automatic termination of an order of voluntary departure and the effectiveness of the alternative order of removal shall not impact, in any way, the date that the order of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> became administratively final, as determined under the provisions of the applicable regulations in this chapter.</span>

****(v)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If, after posting the voluntary departure bond the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> satisfies the condition of the bond by departing the United States prior to the expiration of the period granted for voluntary departure, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may apply to the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the bond to be canceled, upon submission of proof of the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s timely departure by such methods as the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may prescribe.</span>

****(vi)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The voluntary departure bond may be canceled by such methods as the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may prescribe if the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is subsequently successful in overturning or remanding the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s decision regarding removability.

##### ****Provisions Relating to Bond****

****(4)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Provisions relating to bond.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The voluntary departure bond shall be posted with the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> within 5 business </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s order granting voluntary departure, and the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may, at the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s discretion, hold the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in custody until the bond is posted. Because the purpose of the voluntary departure bond is to ensure that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> does depart from the United States, as promised, the failure to post the bond, when required, within 5 business </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may be considered in evaluating whether the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> should be detained based on risk of flight, and also may be considered as a negative discretionary factor with respect to any discretionary form of relief. The </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s failure to post the required voluntary departure bond within the time required does not terminate the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s obligation to depart within the period allowed or exempt the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from the consequences for failure to depart voluntarily during the period allowed. However, if the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> had waived appeal of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s failure to post the required voluntary departure bond within the period allowed means that the alternate order of removal takes effect immediately pursuant to </span>[8 CFR 1241.1](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1241.1)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(f), except that a </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> granted the privilege of voluntary departure under </span>[8 CFR 1240.26](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26)(c) will not be deemed to have departed under an order of removal if the noncitizen:

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Departs the United States no later than 25 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> following the failure to post bond;</span>

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Provides to </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> such evidence of the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s departure as the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may require; and</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Provides evidence </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> deems sufficient that he or she remains outside of the United States.</span>

##### Alternate Order of Removal

****(d)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Alternate order of removal.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Upon granting a request made for voluntary departure either prior to the completion of proceedings or at the conclusion of proceedings, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall also enter an alternate order or removal.</span>

### AMOUNT OF TIME

****(e)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Periods of time.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If voluntary departure is granted prior to the completion of removal proceedings, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may grant a period not to exceed 120 days. If voluntary departure is granted at the conclusion of proceedings, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may grant a period not to exceed 60 days.</span>

##### <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If granted </span><u>**PRIOR**</u> *TO COMPLETION OF PROCEEDINGS* the Judge may grant a period of up to 120 days.  
  
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If granted </span><u>*****AFTER*****</u> *****COMPLETION OF PROCEEDINGS*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> then the Judge cannot grant a period any longer than </span>**60 days**.

### Effects of Motion to Reopen/Reconsider or Appeal

****(1)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Motion to reopen or reconsider filed during the voluntary departure period.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a motion to reopen or reconsider prior to the expiration of the period allowed for voluntary departure has the effect of automatically terminating the grant of voluntary departure, and accordingly does not toll, stay, or extend the period allowed for voluntary departure under this section. See paragraphs (b)(3)(iii) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section. If the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> files a post-order motion to reopen or reconsider during the period allowed for voluntary departure, the penalties for failure to depart voluntarily under section 240B(d) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall not apply. The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the condition provided in this paragraph in writing if it reinstates the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s grant of voluntary departure.

****(2)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Motion to reopen or reconsider filed after the expiration of the period allowed for voluntary departure.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider after the time allowed for voluntary departure has already expired does not in any way impact the period of time allowed for voluntary departure under this section. The granting of a motion to reopen or reconsider that was filed after the penalties under section 240B(d) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> had already taken effect, as a consequence of the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s prior failure voluntarily to depart within the time allowed, does not have the effect of vitiating or vacating those penalties, except as provided in section 240B(d)(2) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26).

****(f)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Extension of time to depart.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Authority to extend the time within which to depart voluntarily specified initially by an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is only within the jurisdiction of the district </span>[director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the Deputy Executive Associate </span>[Commissioner](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=e04960c861ff12f7621e618742814905&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for Detention and Removal, or the </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the Office of Juvenile Affairs. An </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may reinstate voluntary departure in a removal proceeding that has been reopened for a purpose other than solely making an application for voluntarily departure if reopening was granted prior to the expiration of the original period of voluntary departure. In no event can the total period of time, including any extension, exceed 120 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or 60 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as set forth in section 240B of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. The </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a motion to reopen or reconsider does not toll, stay, or extend the period allowed for voluntary departure. The </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a petition for review has the effect of automatically terminating the grant of voluntary departure, and accordingly also does not toll, stay, or extend the period allowed for voluntary departure.</span>

****(g)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Administrative Appeals.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> No appeal shall lie regarding the length of a period of voluntary departure (as distinguished from issues of whether to grant voluntary departure).</span>

****(h)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Reinstatement of voluntary departure.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> An </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may reinstate voluntary departure in a removal proceeding that has been reopened for a purpose other than solely making application for voluntary departure, if reopening was granted prior to the expiration of the original period of voluntary departure. In no event can the total period of time, including any extension, exceed 120 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or 60 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> as set forth in section 240B of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span>[paragraph (a)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26#a)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of this section.</span>

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Effect of filing a petition for review.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If, prior to departing the United States, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> files a petition for review pursuant to section 242 of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (</span>[8 U.S.C. 1252](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1252)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) or any other judicial challenge to the administratively final order, any grant of voluntary departure shall terminate automatically upon the </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the petition or other judicial challenge and the alternate order of removal entered pursuant to </span>[paragraph (d)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26#d)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of this section shall immediately take effect, except that a </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> granted the privilege of voluntary departure under </span>[8 CFR 1240.26](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(c) will not be deemed to have departed under an order of removal if the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> departs the United States no later than 30 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> following the </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a petition for review, provides to </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> such evidence of the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s departure as the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may require, and provides evidence </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> deems sufficient that he or she remains outside of the United States. The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the condition provided in this paragraph in writing if it reinstates the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s grant of voluntary departure. The automatic termination of a grant of voluntary departure and the effectiveness of the alternative order of removal shall not affect, in any way, the date that the order of the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> became administratively final, as determined under the provisions of the applicable regulations in this chapter. Since the grant of voluntary departure is terminated by the </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the petition for review, the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be subject to the alternate order of removal, but the penalties for failure to depart voluntarily under section 240B(d) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall not apply to a </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> who files a petition for review, and who remains in the United States while the petition for review is pending.</span>

****(j)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> \[Reserved\]</span>

### BIA's ABILITY TO GRANT VD

****(k)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Authority of the Board to grant voluntary departure in the first instance.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The following procedures apply to any request for voluntary departure reviewed by the Board:</span>

****(1)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> finds that an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> incorrectly denied a </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s request for voluntary departure or failed to provide appropriate advisals, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may consider the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s request for voluntary departure de novo and, if warranted, may enter its own order of voluntary departure with an alternate order of removal.

****(2)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> In cases in which a </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has appealed an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision or in which </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> have both appealed an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall not grant voluntary departure under section 240B(a) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> unless:</span>

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien requested voluntary departure under that section before the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> denied the request, and the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> timely appealed;</span>

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s notice of appeal specified that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is appealing the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s denial of voluntary departure and identified the specific factual and legal findings that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is challenging;</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> finds that the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s decision was in error; and

****(iv)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> finds that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meets all applicable statutory and regulatory criteria for voluntary departure under that section.</span>

****(3)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> In cases in which </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> has appealed an </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall not grant voluntary departure under section 240B(b) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> unless:</span>

****(i)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The alien requested voluntary departure under that section before the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and provided evidence or a proffer of evidence in support of the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)'s request;

****(ii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> either granted the request or did not rule on it; and,</span>

****(iii)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> finds that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> meets all applicable statutory and regulatory criteria for voluntary departure under that section.</span>

****(4)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may impose such conditions as it deems necessary to ensure the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s timely departure from the United States, if supported by the record on appeal and within the scope of the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s authority on appeal. Unless otherwise indicated in this section, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in writing of the conditions set by the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, consistent with the conditions set forth in paragraphs (b) through (e), (h), and (i) of this section (other than </span>[paragraph (c)(3)(ii)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/1240.26#c_3_ii)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of this section), except that the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the duty to post the bond with the ICE Field Office </span>[Director](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=cef7ed89960c5029d532fb0bb4873e02&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> within 30 business </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s order granting voluntary departure. If documentation sufficient to assure lawful entry into the country to which the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is departing is not contained in the record, but the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> continues to assert a request for voluntary departure under section 240B of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> finds that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is otherwise eligible for voluntary departure under the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may grant voluntary departure for a period not to exceed 120 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, subject to the condition that the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> within 60 </span>[days](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=adc972c4c91514b6f3889221557dc5f4&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> must secure such documentation and present it to </span>[DHS](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=3bdc81f889adb58975a1ca7040aaf308&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> imposes conditions beyond those specifically enumerated, the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in writing of such conditions. The </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may accept or decline the grant of voluntary departure and may manifest a declination either by written notice to the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, by failing to timely post any required bond, or by otherwise failing to comply with the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s order. The grant of voluntary departure shall automatically terminate upon a </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> by the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of a motion to reopen or reconsider the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision, or by </span>[filing](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=28499868b099d4ecefe289daecb8f1b0&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> a timely petition for review of the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">'s decision. The </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> may decline voluntary departure when unwilling to accept the amount of the bond or other conditions.</span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> a rebuttable presumption that the civil penalty for failure to depart, pursuant to section 240B(d)(1)(A) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26), shall be set at $3,000

### Penalty for Failure to Depart After Taking Voluntary Departure

****(l)****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>*****Penalty for failure to depart.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the civil penalty for failure to depart, pursuant to section 240B(d)(1)(A) of the </span>[Act](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=8dd4579cd229a13045083fc38c03cc40&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, shall be set at $3,000 unless the </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> specifically orders a higher or lower amount at the time of granting voluntary departure within the permissible range allowed by law. The </span>[immigration judge](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=2a2805deb9e4f3add0e0e7fd6338a3a9&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or the </span>[Board](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=f2d98a7d8187ede89d1b733acce61c8e&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> shall advise the </span>[noncitizen](https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=ebebaa2cce2589a298c34c1b359c781d&term_occur=999&term_src=Title:8:Chapter:V:Subchapter:B:Part:1240:Subpart:C:1240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the amount of this civil penalty at the time of granting voluntary departure.</span>

\[[62 FR 10367](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/62_FR_10367)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Mar. 6, 1997, as amended at </span>[67 FR 39258](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/67_FR_39258)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, June 7, 2002; </span>[73 FR 76937](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/73_FR_76937)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Dec. 18, 2008; </span>[85 FR 81655](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/85_FR_81655)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Dec. 16, 2020; </span>[86 FR 70724](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/86_FR_70724)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Dec. 13, 2021; </span>[89 FR 46795](https://www.law.cornell.edu/rio/citation/89_FR_46795), May 29, 2024\]

### Consequences of Not Departing After VD

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Any respondent who is granted voluntary departure is subject to civil penalties if he or she “fails voluntarily to depart the United States within the time period specified….” </span>**See**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> INA § 240B(d). The respondent may be subject to a monetary fine of up to $5,000 and will be barred for ten years from being granted cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, change of status, registry, and voluntary departure. </span>**See**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> INA § 240B(d).</span>

There is a rebuttable presumption that the penalty for failure to depart shall be set at $3,000 under 8 C.F.R. § 1240.26(j).

## 8 CFR 240

### Subpart C—Voluntary Departure

#### § 240.25 Voluntary departure—authority of the Service.

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(a) </span>*****Authorized officers.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The authority contained in section 240B(a) of the Act to permit aliens to depart voluntarily from the United States may be exercised in lieu of being subject to proceedings under section 240 of the Act by district directors, assistant district directors for investigations, assistant district directors for examinations, officers in charge, chief patrol agents, the Deputy Executive Associate Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, service center directors, and assistant service center directors for examinations.</span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(b) </span>*****Conditions.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The Service may attach to the granting of voluntary departure any conditions it deems necessary to ensure the alien's timely departure from the United States, including the posting of a bond, continued detention pending departure, and removal under safeguards. The alien shall be required to present to the Service, for inspection and photocopying, his or her passport or other travel documentation sufficient to assure lawful entry into the country to which the alien is departing. The Service may hold the passport or documentation for sufficient time to investigate its authenticity. A voluntary departure order permitting an alien to depart voluntarily shall inform the alien of the penalties under section 240B(d) of the Act.</span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(c) </span>*****Decision.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The authorized officer, in his or her discretion, shall specify the period of time permitted for voluntary departure, and may grant extensions thereof, except that the total period allowed, including any extensions, shall not exceed 120 days. Every decision regarding voluntary departure shall be communicated in writing on Form I-210, Notice of Action—Voluntary Departure. Voluntary departure may not be granted unless the alien requests such voluntary departure and agrees to its terms and conditions.</span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(d) </span>*****Application.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Any alien who believes himself or herself to be eligible for voluntary departure under this section may apply therefor at any office of the Service. After the commencement of removal proceedings, the application may be communicated through the Service counsel. If the Service agrees to voluntary departure after proceedings have commenced, it may either:</span>

(1) Join in a motion to terminate the proceedings, and if the proceedings are terminated, grant voluntary departure; or

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(2) Join in a motion asking the immigration judge to permit voluntary departure in accordance with </span>[§ 240.26](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-240.26).

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(e) </span>*****Appeals.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> An appeal shall not lie from a denial of an application for voluntary departure under this section, but the denial shall be without prejudice to the alien's right to apply to the immigration judge for voluntary departure in accordance with </span>[§ 240.26](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-240.26)<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or for relief from removal under any provision of law.</span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(f) </span>*****Revocation.*****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> If, subsequent to the granting of an application for voluntary departure under this section, it is ascertained that the application should not have been granted, that grant may be revoked without advance notice by any officer authorized to grant voluntary departure under </span>[§ 240.25(a)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/section-240.25#p-240.25(a)). Such revocation shall be communicated in writing, citing the statutory basis for revocation. No appeal shall lie from revocation.

### ****Can the Departure Period be Extended?**** 

****Only DHS has jurisdiction to extend a final order of voluntary departure.**** <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A request to extend the departure period should be addressed to the District Director, the Deputy Executive Associate Commissioner for Detention and Removal, or the Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs </span>****and may extend the period up to “120 days or 60 days as set forth in section 240B of the Act.”**** **See**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 8 C.F.R. § 1240.57.</span>

****If a respondent is given 120 days then there is no way to extend it any further.****

### ****Proof of Posting Bond on Appeal****

**See**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>**Matter of A-M-,**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 23 I&amp;N Dec. at 744. Pursuant to voluntary departure rules that went into effect on January 20, 2009,</span> ****a voluntary departure applicant is required to provide the BIA with proof of having posted the voluntary departure bond within 30 days of filing the notice of appeal.****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>**See**<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 8 C.F.R. § 1240.26(c)(3)(ii). If the person does not provide proof, the BIA will not reinstate the voluntary departure order following an unsuccessful appeal. </span>**See Matter of Velasco**, 25 I&amp;N Dec. 143 (BIA 2009) (holding that the requirement in 8 C.F.R. § 1240.26(c)(3)(ii) applies to all voluntary departure orders entered after January 20, 2009). Individuals who decide that they do not want voluntary departure should not provide proof of payment, thus indicating their intent to withdraw their request for voluntary departure.

Failure to Post Bond Within Five Business Days. If an individual fails to post the required voluntary departure bond within five business days, an alternate order of removal goes into effect. For respondents who waived appeal, failure to post the bond within five days automatically triggers the alternate order of removal, as well as the consequences of failure to depart. However, respondents who fail to post the voluntary departure bond within five days may still avoid these consequences if they (1) depart within twenty-five days of the failure to post bond (2) provide evidence to DHS that they departed within the appropriate time, and (3) provide evidence that they remain outside of the United States.

### <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Involuntary Failure to Depart </span>

<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prior to the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), the consequences of failing to depart did not apply to any respondent whose failure to depart was because of “exceptional circumstances.” This language was removed in IIRIRA and replaced with the language in INA § 240B(d) that attached penalties where a respondent “voluntarily fails to depart.” In </span>**Matter of Zmijewska**, 24 I&amp;N Dec. 87 (BIA 2007), the BIA first interpreted this new language, and found that it created a new “voluntariness” exception.

Where a respondent “through no fault of his or her own, is unaware of the voluntary departure order or is physically unable to depart” the consequences do not apply. The BIA “emphasize\[d\] that the ‘voluntariness' exception is not a substitute for the repealed ‘exceptional circumstances' exception” but a “much narrower” one.

However, in other cases, where the BIA has determined a level of responsibility lies with respondent for failing to depart, the BIA has denied access to the “voluntariness” exception. Thus, even where a respondent failed to depart because he was indicted during the voluntary departure period and was ordered not to depart the country, his failure to depart was deemed “voluntary” because “his inability to timely depart stemmed from his own criminal conduct….” Similarly, the BIA found a failure to depart “voluntary” where a SIJS-eligible respondent failed to depart because his father told him “not to depart because the respondent's mother abandoned him in Guatemala and he was the respondent's sole support.”

For respondents citing ineffective assistance of counsel to support a claim that the failure to depart was involuntary, the BIA has required that respondents adhere to the requirements for claiming ineffective assistance of counsel laid out in **Matter of Lozada**, 19 I&amp;N Dec. 637 (BIA 1998)

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