$1,000 Self‑Deportation Program: How Trump’s Voluntary Departure Incentive Works
The new “Voluntary Self‑Deportation Stipend” was announced by DHS and endorsed by President Trump on May 5. Migrants who depart through the CBP Home app receive a one‑time US$1,000 payment after officials confirm their exit. DHS will also fund basic airfare or bus tickets to the applicant’s home country. Key Features * Fast‑track approval in as little as 10 days. * No formal removal order, avoiding a 10‑year re‑entry bar common in standard deportations. * Possible future visa eligibility,
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