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Best Practices for Advising Noncitizens Who Want to Leave the United States

In the current landscape of increased immigration enforcement, many noncitizens are considering the option of leaving the United States in order to return to their home country or to seek opportunities in a different country. This practice advisory provides guidance to immigration attorneys and advocates who are asked to provide such advice and walks through common issues for the client to consider before deciding to leave the United States. It also includes a checklist of helpful questions and

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Apr 28, 2026 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Evidence / Procedure; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Evidence and procedure

Workflows

Immigration court deadline

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National