Is deportation for life?

Following the deportation process, deportees will be unable to re-enter the country for a minimum of five years, with some being unable to enter permanently. The majority of deportees are unable to return for 10 years, but the specific waiting period depends on the circumstances of the deportation.



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Marrying a United States citizen alone does not get you immigration status or protect you from being subject to Deportation or removal.

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In special cases, people may be able to get a waiver for their three- or ten-year bar. For example, if the person with the ban is the child or spouse of either a U.S. lawful permanent resident or a U.S. citizen, the individual can prove that this bar would be a reason for “extreme hardship” to their relative.

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So far this fiscal year (through August 2023), immigration judges have issued removal and voluntary departure orders in 39.4% of completed cases, totaling 223,570 deportation orders.

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