Trump administration proposes cash for voluntary departure
The Trump administration proposes offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 (CAD 1,400) for voluntary departure from the USA. This is part of the Department of Homeland Security's new strategy.
What do you need to know?
- The Trump administration offers $1,000 (CAD 1,400) for undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the USA.
- Immigrants must submit a departure plan using the CBP Home app to avoid detention and deportation.
- Travel costs are not covered by the government, but immigrants can expect financial assistance and scholarships for their return home.
What are the terms of the offer?
President Donald Trump's administration has introduced a new initiative aimed at reducing the number of undocumented immigrants in the USA. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it offers $1,000 (CAD 1,400) to anyone who decides to voluntarily leave the country. The condition is to submit a departure plan using the CBP Home app, which will help them avoid being placed on a deportation list.
Why is it worth taking this offer?
The DHS emphasizes that self-deportation is the safest and most convenient way to leave the USA. Those who choose to take this step can expect financial assistance in the form of scholarships to return to their home country. Although the government does not cover travel costs, it does offer support to ease this process.
What are the next steps for immigrants?
Immigrants who want to take advantage of this offer must inform the government of their departure plan. By doing so, they will avoid detention and deportation.
