After the I-871 is signed and the new I-205 is issued, what happens next?

• A. The subject is issued an I-294, indicating a 20-year bar
• B. A new hearing date is set for the case
• C. The subject is released from custody
• D. Appeal processes are initiated automatically

Answer: (A)

When the I-871 form is signed, it indicates that the immigration officer has found sufficient grounds to initiate the removal proceedings against an individual. Following this, the issuance of the I-205, which is a notice of the order of removal, typically means that the individual is subject to a 20-year bar from returning to the United States. This bar is documented by issuing an I-294, which reflects that the specific conditions regarding the individual's removal and future entry into the country have been established.

This process focuses on the consequences of the removal order. The I-294 formally indicates that due to the circumstances of the removal, the individual will not be eligible to re-enter the U.S. for a significant period, thus serving as an official record of this determination. Options regarding setting a new hearing date, releasing the subject from custody, or initiating appeal processes would occur under different conditions and are not the direct result of signing the I-871 and issuing the I-205.