Sooo.
In light of everything and after serious consideration, I am officially leaving the country and returing to Guatemala.
I hate to sound slightly ignorant about this, but do I need a passport to leave? I mean, I know that one is now required when leaving and RE-ENTERING the country, but seeing as I won't be doing that in quite a few years.....it is necessary for me to go renew my passport? (It expired about a month ago)
Also, my doubts about this were slightly quieted by another poster in another thread, but is there a chance I could get detained in the process of leaving? Any other thoughts on this? I just want to make sure. I would hate to put myself in a position where my chances of someday acquiring US Residency could be damaged, and what's more, have my luggage confiscated or something.
You guys never fail to come up with the most informative answers ever, so thanks in advance for any replies.