Immigration in the USA: Three groups that must wait 10 years outside the country before returning

The U.S. 10-year Act imposes severe restrictions on immigrants who have accumulated illegal presence in the country. According to Section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), those who remain in U.S. territory without authorization for more than a year face a 10-year ban on re-entry. This measure affects those who have been deported or have left the U.S. after having remained illegally. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serv…