Mark J. Curley Law Blog

The three- and ten-year bars to reentry are a disincentive for undocuments immigrants to return to their home countries.  U.S. law penalizes an immigrant who remains in the U.S. unlawfully for 6 months and then leaves the U.S.  Most immigrants would gladly return home if they knew that they could return legally someday.  Right now, most undocumented immigrants would be subject to a ban to returning to the U.S. for 3-10 years if they leave the U.S.  ... Read More