DHS triples stipend to $3,000 for voluntary departures
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Washington — The Department of Homeland Security on Monday increased its voluntary-departure incentive to $3,000 and a free flight for undocumented immigrants who register via the CBP Home app and leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025. Secretary Kristi Noem today announced the temporary raise from $1,000 as a holiday push and said participants may receive forgiveness of certain civil fines. DHS cites roughly 1.9 million voluntary departures since January 2025 and tens of thousands of app users. The agency framed the offer as a cost-saving alternative to detention and removal. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. January 2025: DHS reports approximately 1.9 million voluntary departures since the start of the year.
- 2. May 2025: DHS initiates a $1,000 stipend and free travel for CBP Home app users.
- 3. December 22–23, 2025: DHS announces a temporary increase of the stipend to $3,000 through Dec. 31, 2025.
- 4. December 22–23, 2025: Secretary Kristi Noem publicizes the program in statements and media appearances.
- 5. December 22–23, 2025: ICE shares a promotional AI-generated Santa video tied to the self-deportation push.
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