Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

I was given the decision today by the judge to voluntrly leave the U.S within the next few months to my country Ghana. However i have been in the united states since the age of 9 years and was brought here by my aunt. I cannot go back to my country as i have no family and my grandparents whom i was living with back in ghana are both now deceased. I don' t have a home or family in Ghana all i know is New York becasue i schooled and grew up here. The reason for the judge's decision, is becasue i do not have documneted evidence of my proof of entry into the States. I cannot get a hold of this document as i have lost contact with my aunt for some years now.


Asked on 12/10/09, 3:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

The judge graned you a voluntary departure. It means that you have to leave the USA prior to the date in the judge's order. Otherwise, this order will become a deportation order.

Consult a local lawyer (which may be too late as you were already granted the final relief).

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Answered on 12/17/09, 4:09 pm
Alexander Tsiring The Tsiring Law Firm, P.C.

The judge gave you voluntary departure. There are many questions that need to be reviewed in order to determine whether you have a chance to appeal or otherwise cancel it, and whether it's not too late.

You should immediately contact an immigration lawyer to assess your case and advise you properly.

Should you have further questions, please contact our office.

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Answered on 12/17/09, 5:02 pm


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