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Merits Hearing on an Application for Relief

I have had a merits hearing on an application for relief.

You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

I have not been in the United States for at least one year before receiving the Notice to Appear.

  • You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

  • I have not been a person of good moral character for at least five years.
    • You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

 

  • I have been a person of good moral character for at least five years.
    • I have been convicted of an aggravated felony.
      • You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
    • I have not been convicted of an aggravated felony
      • I do not have the ability to depart or I do not intend to depart he United States if granted voluntary departure.
        • You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
      • I have the ability to depart and intend to depart the United States if granted voluntary departure.
        • You may be eligible for voluntary departure. to learn more about this form of relief and how to apply, see the information on this page.

You may not be eligible for post-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.


I have not had a merits hearing on an application for relief.

I have not been previously granted voluntary departure.

  • I agree to withdraw any requests for additional relief, and I do not intend to file any other applications for relief.
    • I have not been convicted of an aggravated felony.
      • I am not an arriving alien (please refer to your notice to appear - this may also appear as "arriving alien").
    • I have been convicted of an aggravated felony.
      • You may not be eligible for pre-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.
  • I have been previously granted voluntary departure.
    • You may not be eligible for pre-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

You may not be eligible for pre-conclusion voluntary departure. If you believe that you are eligible, you should contact an attorney or Accredited Representative who is knowledgeable about immigration law for assistance in determining your eligibility for this relief.

Updated December 14, 2025