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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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from New York Post, WGXA, WHAS 11 Louisville, Asian News International (ANI), News India Times, LatestLY, Naija247news, Naija News, INDToday, Diaspora Messenger News Media and FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Timeline of Events
- January 2025: DHS reports approximately 1.9 million voluntary departures since the start of the year.
- May 2025: DHS initiates a $1,000 stipend and free travel for CBP Home app users.
- December 22–23, 2025: DHS announces a temporary increase of the stipend to $3,000 through Dec. 31, 2025.
- December 22–23, 2025: Secretary Kristi Noem publicizes the program in statements and media appearances.
- December 22–23, 2025: ICE shares a promotional AI-generated Santa video tied to the self-deportation push.
- Articles Published:
- 11
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 8
- Distribution:
- Left 9%, Center 73%, Right 18%
The Department of Homeland Security and federal agencies could reduce enforcement, detention, and removal costs, while migrants who accept the program receive a $3,000 stipend, a free flight home, and potential forgiveness of certain civil fines.
Undocumented migrants who decline or miss the Dec. 31 deadline face increased enforcement, arrest, deportation, and possible permanent bars from returning, per DHS statements and agency warnings.
Coverage of Story:
From Center
DHS triples stipend to $3,000 for voluntary departures
New York Post WHAS 11 Louisville Asian News International (ANI) News India Times LatestLY Naija247news Naija News INDTodayFrom Right
US Government Triples Self-Deportation to $3,000 with Free Flights
Diaspora Messenger News Media FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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