cbp home app

Donald Trump has initiated a 'self-deportation' program, offering undocumented immigrants free flights and financial bonuses to leave the U.S. via the cbp home app. Those refusing voluntary departure face severe penalties, including jail time and property confiscation. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touts the program as cost-effective, while critics worry about migrants abandoning legal cases.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to create a federally funded self-deportation program with paid flights and an "exit bonus" for those who seek to "voluntarily and permanently" leave the US. In a statement posted to the White House's website, Trump lashed out at immigrants, blaming "a full-scale invasion" of those who stay in the US illegally for crime and violence.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego proposed a controversial alternative to the Trump administration's plan to incentivize self-deportation of undocumented migrants. Gallego suggested a $5,000 fine, background check, and a renewable work visa. This sparked debate on social media, with some accusing him of rewarding illegal immigration, while others questioned the logic of allowing undocumented immigrants to stay at all.

Donald Trump is focusing on self-deportation for migrants. The US government will offer plane tickets and stipends for voluntary departure. Migrants can use the cbp home app to report their intention to leave. Those who comply may have a path to return. Non-compliance could lead to permanent bans and fines.

The US government has instructed migrants who entered the country using the CBP One app to depart "immediately." This decision impacts beneficiaries who were previously granted temporary residence and work authorization for two years under a presidential parole program.

The U.S. government, under President Trump, has reversed immigration policies, requiring thousands of migrants who legally entered via the CBP One app to leave immediately. Their temporary legal status ('parole') has been revoked, impacting approximately 900,000 individuals.

An immigration lawyer in Massachusetts, Nicole Micheroni, received an erroneous notice from the Department of Homeland Security demanding her immediate departure from the U.S. The DHS attributed the incident to potential issues with email addresses submitted during the parole process. Micheroni clarified the situation and criticized blanket termination notices, advising affected individuals to seek legal counsel.

More than 340 international students and researchers, including a Harvard Medical School researcher, have faced visa revocations and deportation threats in 2025. The US government's increasing use of visa revocations for minor infractions or without explanation has sparked widespread fear among foreign nationals in prestigious universities. Cases like Kseniia Petrova's, who was detained by ICE, highlight the growing concerns over due process, legal rights, and the unpredictability of deportation amid US immigration policies.

Calling it the safest option for illegal migrants, President Donald Trump said if people use the cbp home app to voluntarily deport, they could have the opportunity to potentially return legally at some point in the future. But, if they are found and deported, the option to come back to the US will no longer be available.

Elon Musk promotes the new 'CBP Home' app launched by the Trump administration to assist in 'self-deportation' of undocumented immigrants. The app simplifies declaring intent to depart voluntarily, aiming to strengthen US border security. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns of strict enforcement for non-compliance. Available for free on Apple and Android devices.

Those who want to leave the country can fill out a form on the app along with their photo in an 'Intent to Depart' statement to the government. The individual will have to provide biographical information, current phone number and also whether he or she has enough money to depart and a valid and unexpired passport.

Hundreds of international students, including many from India, have been ordered to leave the U.S. after the State Department revoked their visas for campus activism and online activity. An AI-powered app is being used to identify and cancel visas of those supporting designated terrorist organizations.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, voluntarily left the U.S. after her visa was revoked due to allegations of supporting Hamas. Using the cbp home app, she self-deported on March 11, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the revocation and highlighted the administration's stance against supporting terrorism. Srinivasan's academic background and involvement in pro-Palestinian protests sparked scrutiny, amidst increasing government pressure on foreign students connected to such activities.

Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, claimed he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador as part of a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang. He claims a tattoo of his favourite soccer team Real Madrid led to confusion as Feds thought it was a Tren de Aragua sign but DHS said it was not only that tattoo that got him deported.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, self-deported from the US after her visa was revoked over alleged support of Hamas. Her departure highlights increased scrutiny on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Homeland Security justified the visa revocation by citing security concerns. Srinivasan's significant academic background includes studies at Harvard and Columbia.