United States · Immigration54
Prior Deportation
A prior deportation or removal creates a re-entry bar (five, ten, or twenty years, or permanent) and reinstates automatically if the person returns without permission. Returning without authorization after removal can also be a federal crime.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
People who were previously deported or removed from the United States.
Common problems
Filing can create risk
Some applications alert enforcement or lock in bad facts. Screening situations must be analyzed before anything is filed.