The US government is encouraging non-immigrants who do not have legal status in the nation to self-deport to get a $1,000 stipend and a free ticket home. "In addition to the financial gain, there is the possibility that this will help maintain your ability to return to the United States in the future." This was revealed at a press conference on Thursday by Harry Fones, the principal deputy assistant secretary for Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Mr. Fones discussed the improvements made to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One home mobile application, which provides undocumented immigrants with the option to leave the country voluntarily.
"This allows you to download the CBP home app and register if you are in the United States illegally," he explained. "And you will receive a complimentary flight home from the United States Government."Additionally, you will be awarded a stipend of $1,000 if it is verified that you have left the United States.
He claims that it may be used to register children and that the entire family can utilize it, with each member receiving benefits. Therefore, he explained, "a family of, say, four would receive a stipend of $4,000."
In addition to the financial gain, there is a chance that this will help maintain your ability to return to the United States in the future. "On the other hand, you will not be allowed to return to this country if you are deported," he continued.
"We are enforcing the laws of this country," the US official added. This administration prioritizes deportations. The official went on to say that the software has additional advantages because a significant update has been made to make it more user-friendly and efficient.
According to Mr. Fones, the app was first used to go around the immigration system and let illegal immigrants enter the US under the Joe Biden administration. "Under the Trump Administration, we have developed an app to assist those who are in the country illegally in going back to their home countries.
Since the administration began the voluntary self-deportation program and travel assistance in May, he added, many people have seized the opportunity. However, we are now waiving fines for failure to depart, which was another announcement made along with it. Those who have a voluntary departure order that they haven't followed are subject to these sanctions.
According to Mr. Fones, illegal immigrants who do not voluntarily leave the United States may face fines of up to $10,000, while those who disregard a final removal order may face fines of up to $998 each day. In addition to the financial gain, there is a chance that this will help maintain your ability to return to the United States in the future.
"On the other hand, you will not be allowed to return to this country if you are deported," he continued. "We are enforcing the laws of this country," the US official added. This administration prioritizes deportations. The official went on to say that the software has additional advantages because a significant update has been made to make it more user-friendly and efficient.
According to Mr. Fones, the app was first used to go around the immigration system and let illegal immigrants enter the US under the Joe Biden administration.
"Under the Trump Administration, we have developed an app to assist those who are in the country illegally in going back to their home countries.
Since the administration began the voluntary self-deportation program and travel assistance in May, he added, many people have seized the opportunity.
However, we are now waiving fines for failure to depart, which was another announcement made along with it.
