The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Monday that the Trump administration has doubled its financial offer to immigrants who choose voluntary “self-deportation” from the United States, raising the amount to $3,000.
According to Reuters, the department stated that the payment will be granted to individuals residing in the United States illegally who register to leave the country before the end of the year. The offer also includes a free flight to their country of origin.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement:“Illegal immigrants should take advantage of this opportunity and deport themselves voluntarily, because if they do not, we will find them, arrest them, and they will never return.”
Tech-Driven Deportation Push
In March, the Trump administration launched a new application called “CBP Home” to facilitate the self-deportation process. The app, previously known as “CBP One,” had been used by the Biden administration to allow migrants to enter the United States legally.
The Department of Homeland Security said in May that the average cost of arresting, detaining, and deporting a person without legal status is approximately $17,000.
U.S. President Donald Trump, who took office in January after pledging record-level deportations, has intensified his immigration crackdown despite widespread backlash. While he promised to deport one million migrants per year, his administration has so far deported only about 622,000 migrants this year.
The administration is preparing for a much harsher immigration campaign in 2026, backed by billions of dollars in new funding. U.S. officials say plans include hiring thousands of immigration agents, opening new detention centers, and partnering with private companies to track individuals without legal status.