In a significant development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assisting illegal aliens in their voluntary return to their home countries. Through the CBP Home App, individuals can now receive both financial and travel assistance, marking a new chapter in immigration policy. This program not only provides a path for self-deportation but also includes a financial stipend of $1,000 for those who successfully complete their return.
The self-deportation program allows illegal aliens to leave the United States voluntarily, thus avoiding potential encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This initiative is touted as a dignified option that respects individuals' choices while significantly reducing costs associated with deportation. Current estimates suggest that using the CBP Home App could lower deportation expenses by approximately 70%, with the average cost of arrest, detention, and removal being around $17,121.
In a recent success story, the first illegal alien to use the travel assistance program has already returned to Honduras. This individual, permitted entry by the Biden Administration, utilized the CBP Home App to book a flight from Chicago to Honduras, demonstrating the program's effectiveness. With additional tickets already booked for the upcoming weeks, the initiative is gaining momentum.
Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized the benefits of the program, stating, “If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App. This is the safest option for our law enforcement and for those individuals, while also delivering a 70% savings for U.S. taxpayers. Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.”
For illegal aliens who voluntarily express their intent to self-deport using the CBP Home App, there are additional advantages. Participants will be deprioritized for detention and removal, provided they demonstrate progress towards their departure. This process not only facilitates a smoother exit but may also preserve options for future legal re-entry into the United States.
As the DHS continues to roll out this initiative, it is clear that the CBP Home App is a pivotal tool designed to aid in the voluntary return of illegal aliens to their home countries while simultaneously reducing costs for American taxpayers and enhancing safety for all involved.
