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Original Date Announced
May 9, 2025Section 2 of Presidential Proclamation "Establishing Project Homecoming" directs the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security to provide "financial incentives in the form of an 'exit bonus'" to each undocumented noncitizen "who voluntarily and permanently departs the United States."
Trump 2.0 [ID #1745]
2025.05.09 Proc. 10935: "Establishing Project Homecoming"Effective Date
May 9, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
May 19, 20252025.05.19 DHS - Project Homecoming Charter Flight Brings Self-Deporters to Honduras, Colombia
DHS announced that it successfully conducted its first Project Homecoming flight—"a voluntary charter flight from Houston, TX, to Honduras and Colombia," with 26 participants returned to Colombia and 38 to Honduras. DHS stated that "[a]ll participants were offered the same benefits as any illegal alien who self-deports using the CBP Home App. They received travel assistance, a $1,000 stipend, and preserved the possibility they could one day return to the United States legally." DHS also noted that returnees benefited from social services and reintegration support provided by their respective home state governments.
View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
October 3, 20252025.10.03 Reported: DHS offering $2,500 stipend to unaccompanied migrant children to self deport - ABC News
ABC News reports that DHS is offering unaccompanied minors a resettlement stipend of $2,500 to voluntarily depart the U.S. A notice was sent to legal-service providers, noting that the stipend is a "benefit intended to support reintegration efforts" following voluntary departure. The stipend does not apply to minors no longer in government custody or from Mexico. ABC reports that "[f]or the minors who are interested, legal service providers are required to let DHS know 'as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours.'"
View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
December 22, 20252025.12.22 DHS - Increased Incentives: DHS Now Offering $3K Holiday Stipend Through End of The Year Via the CBP Home App for Illegal Aliens to Leave Now
DHS issued a press release stating that immigrants who register to self-deport through the CBP Home app by the end of the year will receive a free flight and a $3,000 stipend. DHS also noted that "using the CBP Home app also qualifies recipients for forgiveness of any civil fines or penalties for failing to depart the country."
View DocumentCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: Interior EnforcementAssociated or Derivative Policies
- May 5, 2025 DHS announces travel assistance and stipend for voluntary self-deportation
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935: "Establishing Project Homecoming"
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935 § 1 directs DOS and DHS to facilitate "voluntary departure" through free travel and relaxed travel document requirements
- May 9, 2025 Proc. 10935 § 3 directs DOS and DHS to promote voluntary departure through a communications campaign and by increasing the number of immigration officers
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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Commentary
2025.12.02 The Atlantic - The $7,500 Self-Deportation
The Atlantic reports that about 35,000 people have self-deported through the CBP Home app. The Atlantic estimates the program to cost DHS roughly $7,500 per departure, when advertising, airfare, and cash payments are included.
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