My name is Lisa, and I work as an immigration attorney in the state of California. I thought I knew all about immigration when I left law school, but I have learned much more as I have negotiated this complicated world as part of my job. The public in general does not understand immigration, and as a stranger in a new world the immigrant has no way of knowing how to best navigate these waters. With this blog I hope to better educate the public about immigration and to help immigrants themselves in understanding how best to be true to themselves in an unfamiliar place.
When it is determined that you do not have a legal right to remain in the United States, you must be deported. Contrary to popular belief, not all non-citizens are involuntarily deported. You can opt to leave the country voluntarily, which could prove beneficial to you in the long run. If you have been notified you must leave the country, here is what you need to know.
What Is Voluntary Deportation?
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