Avelino Gomez-Fernandez v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

Appellant is a native and citizen of Cuba having last entered the United States on November 1, 1961, as a non-immigrant visitor authorized to remain in this country until January 31, 1962. He was later granted indefinite voluntary departure status. On February 21, 1962, appellant was notified that the grant of indefinite voluntary departure was can-celled and he was given until June 8, 1962, to depart. After his failure to leave by such date an order to show cause was issued to determine the appropriateness of an order of deportation.

At his hearing before the Special Inquiry Officer on June…