U.S. Launches Voluntary Self-Departure Program for Undocumented Immigrants
On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched a voluntary self-departure program offering undocumented immigrants free flights and a $1,000 stipend if they leave the country on their own.
Participants must register through the CBP Home app, and the stipend is given after verified departure. DHS says the program is a humane, cost-effective alternative to deportation, potentially cutting enforcement costs by up to 70%. Unlike formal deportation, this option preserves eligibility for legal reentry, aiming to ease strain on immigration courts and detention facilities while upholding humanitarian principles.watch below..
