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In order to be eligible for voluntary departure, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to depart at his own expense. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that he is of good moral character for a period of at least five years prior to the application for voluntary departure. 8 U.S.C. S 1254(e)
Examples of Things That Might Demonstrate a Lack of Good Moral Character
• Any crime against a person with intent to harm.
• Any crime against property or the Government that involves “fraud” or
evil intent.
• Two or more crimes for which the aggregate sentence was 5 years or
more.
• Violating any controlled substance law of the United States, any State,
or any foreign country.
• Habitual drunkenness or drunk driving.
• Illegal gambling.
• Prostitution.
• Polygamy (marriage to more than one person at the same time).
• Lying to gain immigration benefits.
• Failing to pay court-ordered child support or alimony payments.
• Confinement in jail, prison, or similar institution for which the total
confinement was 180 days or more during the past 5 years.
• Failing to complete any probation, parole, or suspended sentence
• Terrorist acts.
• Persecution of anyone because of race, religion, national origin, political
opinion, or social group.
Examples of Things That Might Demonstrate a Lack of Good Moral Character
• Any crime against a person with intent to harm.
• Any crime against property or the Government that involves “fraud” or
evil intent.
• Two or more crimes for which the aggregate sentence was 5 years or
more.
• Violating any controlled substance law of the United States, any State,
or any foreign country.
• Habitual drunkenness or drunk driving.
• Illegal gambling.
• Prostitution.
• Polygamy (marriage to more than one person at the same time).
• Lying to gain immigration benefits.
• Failing to pay court-ordered child support or alimony payments.
• Confinement in jail, prison, or similar institution for which the total
confinement was 180 days or more during the past 5 years.
• Failing to complete any probation, parole, or suspended sentence
• Terrorist acts.
• Persecution of anyone because of race, religion, national origin, political
opinion, or social group.