court of appeals for the jurisdiction where the removal proceeding was held. There is more flexibility regarding the sort of evidence that may be presented in these appeals but the court generally focuses on whether the original BIA decision was made correctly based on the information available, rather than re-adjudicating the facts involved. Removal without proceedings The following are ways people may be removed without removal proceedings: Expedited removal: Here, an order of removal is issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the alien is removed without an opportunity for a hearing before an immigration judge. Reinstatement of removal: Here, an alien is removed by reinstating a previous order of removal that had been executed (after which the alien re-entered in an unauthorized fashion). Stipulated removal: Here, the alien forgoes the right to a hearing before an immigration judge and agrees to be removed immediately. Aliens may do this to avoid lengthy periods of detention or legal limbo, and to reunite with their families. Administrative removal for aggravated felons: Those aliens who have committed aggravated felonies may be removed immediately after the completion of their prison terms. Removal proceedings also should not be confused with Operation Streamline, that involves the use of federal criminal charges being pressed against aliens for unlawful entry. People who are found guilty through Operation Streamline courts generally have to spend a few months in prison, after which they are handed over to immigration enforcement. Generally, those found guilty under Operation Streamline are removed through expedited removal, but some of them may go through removal proceedings. Alternatives to removal Some alternatives to removal that may be granted in some circumstances include: Voluntary departure Voluntary return Withdrawal of application for admission References Deportation from the United States United States procedural law