Which document is commonly used to place an alien on a voluntary departure track rather than pursue removal?

• A. Order to Detain or Release Alien
• B. Voluntary Departure Notice
• C. Warrant of Removal/ Deportation
• D. Report of Investigation

Answer: (B)

This is about the document used to place someone on a voluntary departure track instead of pursuing formal removal. The Voluntary Departure Notice is designed specifically to offer and implement that option, outlining the deadline to depart and the conditions tied to leaving on voluntary terms. It gives the individual a chance to leave the country on their own, usually within a set timeframe, without undergoing the full removal process, while still addressing enforcement concerns. If the person adheres to the departure deadline, formal removal actions aren’t pursued; if they fail to depart, removal proceedings can resume. The other documents serve different purposes: an Order to Detain or Release Alien determines detention or release status during processing; a Warrant of Removal/Deportation is the formal command to remove someone; a Report of Investigation is an internal record of findings and does not establish a voluntary departure track.