The DHS has spoken of fines of up to $998 daily for those immigrants who do not self-deport using the CBP Home app.
Pressures on immigrant groups are becoming increasingly intense. The administration of President Donald Trump has now announced the implementation of daily fines of up to 998 for immigrants with deportation orders who do not voluntarily leave the United States. This measure It is part of a stricter immigration control policy and is based on a 1996 law that allows for economic sanctions against those who disobey orders to leave the country.
Just a few hours ago, DHS shared the information from their X profile:
Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to self-deport and leave the country now.
If you don’t, you will face the consequences. This includes a fine of nearly 1,000 per day that you overstay your final deportation order.@TriciaOhio pic.twitter.com/PQpfJ0f4NE
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) April 13, 2025
Use CBP Home
To facilitate the voluntary departure process, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the CBP Home mobile app, which replaces the previous CBP One.
Even Trump himself has asked for this mechanism to be used. Through this app, immigrants can notify their intention to leave the country and coordinate their self-deportation. According to the DHS, more than 5,000 people have already used this tool to manage their departure.
For her part, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has declared those who self-deport could have the opportunity to return legally in the future. However, he warned that those who ignore this option will face more severe consequences, including the potential seizure of assets and re-entry bans to the country.
The uncertainty grows
Pro-immigrant organizations have expressed their concern about this policy, arguing that it could negatively impact mixed-status families and increase poverty in vulnerable communities. They also warn that sanctions could be applied retroactively for up to five years, accumulating significant debts for those affected.
The CBP Home app is available for free in mobile app stores and offers a series of steps for immigrants to manage their departure, including taking photographs, filling out personal information, and selecting departure flights. The DHS has urged immigrants to use this tool as soon as possible to avoid the penalties mentioned.
This initiative is part of a broader campaign by the U.S. government to strengthen immigration control measures and reduce the presence of undocumented immigrants in the country.
Self-deported Cubans?
Well, yes, as strange as it may seem, some cases of self-deportation among Cubans have been reported. Such is the case of Erick Dayan Corcho Aguilar, a 22-year-old young man who, after failing to renew his immigration status, decided to voluntarily return to Cuba to avoid deportation.
It is estimated that around 110,000 Cubans entered the United States through the humanitarian parole, according to official data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Almost one-fifth of the total, which also includes those from Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
However, as is well known, Cubans have migration advantages over those other nationalities and could more easily access legal adjustment through mechanisms such as the Cuba Adjustment Act. In any case, uncertainty currently prevails among these migrant communities, awaiting Trump to relax his policies.
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