So how is the permanent bar triggered? Well, an individual will trigger the permanent bar if they have left the United States after accruing more than one year of unlawful presence and then attempt to re-enter the U.S. without proper inspection, whether or not they are successful. The permanent bar may also be triggered if an individual departs the U.S. (either voluntarily or not) with an outstanding removal order and subsequently attempts to re-enter the U.S. without proper inspection, whether successful or not.
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