Overview

• Migrants who use the CBP Home app to self-deport will receive a $1,000 stipend after confirming their return and have their airfare covered by the U.S. government.
• DHS claims the program reduces deportation costs by 70%, from $17,000 to $4,500 per person, offering a more cost-effective alternative to traditional deportation methods.
• Participants in the program are deprioritized for detention and removal actions while arranging their departure, according to DHS guidelines.
• Critics argue the initiative could mislead migrants about future reentry options and potentially worsen their legal standing, raising ethical and legal concerns.
• The program has already facilitated one confirmed departure to Honduras, with DHS projecting broader participation in the coming weeks.