Contact the embassy or consulate of your home country to request travel documents if needed
Check your current immigration status and any deadlines or orders you must follow
Book a one-way ticket to your home country or another country where you have legal entry rights
Keep copies of your passport, visa, travel documents, and departure itinerary
Notify your employer, landlord, school, bank, and other relevant institutions of your departure
Cancel or transfer utilities, subscriptions, and services
Arrange transportation to the airport, border crossing, or departure point
Carry any required medications, prescriptions, and personal documents
Follow all local laws and any instructions from immigration authorities
If you have a pending case, speak with a qualified immigration attorney before leaving
If you are in detention or under a removal order, ask your attorney or case officer about voluntary departure options