In the latest edition of "Ask the Consul," information is provided on the self-deportation process for individuals wishing to voluntarily leave the United States using the CBP Home Mobile App. This app offers a voluntary, incentivized process for illegal aliens to return to their home country or another accepting country.
The CBP Home Mobile App allows users access to services from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including an Intent to Depart feature. This feature enables illegal aliens to notify the U.S. Government of their intent to depart voluntarily, thus avoiding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, detention, and removal.
The app is free and available for download on Apple App and Google Play stores. Benefits of participating in this program include a $1,000 exit bonus upon confirmation of departure, travel assistance for family members, forgiveness of any failure-to-depart fines, and de-prioritization for ICE enforcement actions.
There is currently no deadline to apply; however, illegal aliens are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity before ICE takes involuntary action against them. By self-deporting through the CBP Home Mobile App, individuals can control their situation while accessing financial and travel assistance if eligible.
Failure to use the app could result in ICE prioritizing removal efforts, potentially leading to detention and a permanent bar from re-entering the United States. To sign up for the app, required information includes personal details such as name, date of birth, country of citizenship, email address, phone number, and a clear selfie photo.
Families can register together within the app as co-travelers; each member must be registered individually. Previous deportations or final orders of removal do not affect eligibility for self-deportation via this app.
Exit bonuses will be issued after landing in the destination country with delivery methods varying based on specific guidelines; no bank account is necessary.
For further questions or assistance regarding this process or other immigration concerns, individuals can contact CBPHome@cbp.dhs.gov or consult with an immigration attorney or legal aid organization. More detailed information about self-deportation can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/cbphome.
"Ask the Consul" is a monthly column from the U.S. Embassy addressing questions about U.S. immigration law and other consular topics. Detailed visa information is available at various official websites mentioned in their communication channels.
Applicants are advised to prepare their own documents without relying on third-party advice due to frequent changes in consular processes that may lead non-U.S. government advisors to provide inadequate or inaccurate information.
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