; and (B) may only elect voluntary repatriation— (i) knowingly and voluntarily; and (ii) in a written format, to the maximum extent practicable, in the alien’s native language or in a language the alien understands, or in an alternative record if the alien is unable to write. (f) Repatriation The Secretary is authorized to provide transportation to aliens, including on commercial flights, if such aliens elect voluntary repatriation. (g) Reintegration Upon election of voluntary repatriation, the Secretary shall advise the alien of any applicable reintegration or reception program available in the alien’s country of nationality. (h) Family unity In the case of an alien with a minor child in the United States who has been permitted to voluntarily repatriate pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall ensure that such alien is repatriated with the minor child, if the alien elects. (i) Immigration consequences (1) Election timing In the case of an alien who elects voluntary repatriation at any time during proceeding under section 235B or before the protection merits interview, a final order of removal shall not be entered against the alien. (2) Failure to timely depart In the case of an alien who elects voluntary repatriation and fails to depart the United States before the end of the period of validity under subsection (c)— (A) the alien shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount equal to the cost of the commercial flight or the ticket, or tickets, to the country of nationality; (B) during the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the period of validity under subsection (c) ends, the alien shall be ineligible for relief under— (i) this section; (ii) section 240A; and (iii) section 240E