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The following situations apply to non-citizens who fail to comply with Removal proceedings.

Any non-citizen who:
1. Willfully fails or refuses to depart the United States within a period 90 (ninety) days from the date of the final order of removal;
2. Willfully fails or refuses to apply in good faith for travel documents;
3. Connives or conspires to hamper their departure; OR
4. Willfully fails or refuses to present themselves for removal at the time and place required as indicated in the removal order.

However, any non-citizen who is taking proper steps to secure cancellation of removal or other relief, does not violate the statute under INA § 243(2).

To read the statute in more detail click here.