Leaving the US

Hi guys,

I moved to Washington 2 months ago but I'm not happy here and I can't afford to waste another 3-5 years waiting for the Dream Act. I'm going back to my country Philippines in January. I would like to know (especially to those who have self deported), how does it work? Do I just go to the airport and leave? I'm also planning on carrying about $5000 with me. Would I have any problems carrying that amount?

Thank you in advance.

I moved to Salt Lake City, hated it, and left for my home country. Best decision I've made now that I'm working in my field. I get to stay in fancy hotels, ride fancy cars, meet all sorts of people, etc. All you have to do is buy a ticket for your country and leave, just like that. No one will ask you any questions. And yes, you can carry $5,000 with you on plane. I had about $4000 and checked to see if that was okay, and it was. If you're in doubt, just call the airline and ask them about it.

If you do go back, I'd highly recommend you start applying to jobs right away. The Philippines can definitely use English-speaking people and you won't stay unemployed for long. Start up a business or something, that's what I'm doing in my home country.

What's so bad about WA, besides the weather? I wouldn't recommend carrying around all that money btw. You never know

I think it depends on the country you're in at the time.When leaving the US the limit is 10,000 US according to the customs form,but the limit monetarily varies by destination separately.You'd have to check the country in which you're traveling to concerning their policy as well considering the US dollar exchange rate might be a factor.

^traveler's check

1) No one really checked me or cared. I left by land though

2) Money is easy. You can still access your bank accounts when you go overseas. Or just send it via western union. Make sure you have a passport, and heres a big one: make sure you have all of your vital documents notarized and apostilled if your country requires it. I know in Mexico they do. That includes transcripts. You can do it from abroad but it is very expensive.

I for one loved the state of Washington while I was there and maybe it's because I've been in very hot weather but I especially loved the weather there. It's full of nature, water, and nice liberal people. If I could get a real job there, I would really consider moving.

I'm curious, for you self deporters, if you just get on a plane and leave, does that mean you won't be penalized for 10 years? I'm just curious...I don't have anywhere to go back to myself.

What all do I need to get apostilled? Remember I just recently graduated from high school and am about to finish my first semester of college so what all do I need to get apostilled before I leave?

Check the latest polls at RealClearPolitics.com. Democrats will pick up House seats and Obama has a plausible chance of winning re-election. If all goes well, we will try again, and try even harder to pursue immigration reform in 2013. It will get the votes needed, trust me.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/

Thanks. I'm planning on sending some of the money to my aunts bank account before I leave.