The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new initiative offering financial incentives to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement strategy under the Trump administration. The program, which includes commercial flight costs and a $1,000 stipend for those who self-deport, represents the latest in a series of aggressive border security measures implemented since President Trump returned to office.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE
Under the newly announced program, DHS will cover the cost of commercial flights for undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the country voluntarily. Additionally, eligible participants will receive a $1,000 stipend upon confirmation of their departure from the United States. The financial assistance will not be distributed until authorities verify that individuals have actually left American soil, creating what officials describe as a verification-based incentive structure.
The program operates through the CBP Home self-deportation application, a digital platform designed to streamline the voluntary departure process. Department officials have indicated that while current self-removals number only in the hundreds, they anticipate a substantial increase following this announcement due to the financial incentives offered.
