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    Question Fiancé Held For Deportation Proceedings

    My fiance' has been sitting in prison for a week awaiting deportation for overstaying. He was meant to leave the country in '04. He came in from the UK on a visa waiver. I'm told since he was admitted on the VWP he will not have a hearing and be deported. I have heard he can leave voluntarily but I'm unsure of how. He has been working here and paying taxes without any red flags. He has done nothing criminally, (driving an unregistered vehicle) No chargers are being filed. Can I send him home to the UK any faster? Is there a big difference between a "removal" and a "deportation" for trying to reenter the country? I'm guessing he'll be banned for 10 years? Any information on this matter would be greatly appreciated. I'm lost without him....

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    Default Re: Fiancé Held For Deportation Proceedings

    Due to his overstay it may not make much difference, but if he's permitted voluntary departure, or permitted to consent to deportation and buy his own ticket home, he should be able to get home faster. Has he tried inquiring about that?

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    Default Re: Fiancé Held For Deportation Proceedings

    No one will tell him anything accurate. Some tell him he'll be in there 30 days some say 6 months. How do you go about a "voluntary deportation" or contest a deportation? Does it require an attorney? Thanks for any and all advice.

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    Default Re: Fiancé Held For Deportation Proceedings

    He can ask if he's eligible and see what they say. If he wants his specific situation analyzed, or direct intervention with the immigration authorities, it makes sense to consult an immigration lawyer.

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