Yarlidis Goez I used the app CBP home page go voluntarily USA. Through this program Ministry of Homeland Security (DHSfor the acronym in English), applicants can Get a free flight and a $1000 bonus in exchange for his Self-deportation. The woman followed the steps indicated, but now asserted that she had not received the payment and that she had not been informed about it Immigration penalty which has now prevented him from returning for a decade.
Goez’ experience, Colombian citizen and mother of four childrenreactivated the debate over the DHS-sponsored self-deportation program. The mechanism, is being promoted as an orderly way for immigrants without legal status to leave the United States on their ownpromises to cover travel costs and a financial reward for those who complete the process by applying.
The Colombian mother decided to use the program on December 2nd. According to his story, he followed all the steps stated:
The operation took place exactly according to official instructions, he claims. However, When he arrived in his home country, he did not receive this promised economic bonus of $1000.
“I didn’t think they wouldn’t tell me the truth, I thought they had a word“he noted in an interview with Telemundo. Furthermore, at the time of his departure from a Immigration sanction that prevents you from entering the United States for the next ten years. The mother assured that she was completely unaware of this consequence at the time the procedure was carried out. “When I applied They told me there was no penalty or anything.“, he said.
Goez explained that when he landed in Colombia attempted to contact authorities through the same email addresses and channels used during the trial. So far, he noted, he has received no response.
On the other hand, he hinted at it No updates were found in the CBP Home app Confirmation of pending payment status. The mother explained that the bonus would have been essential to stabilizing her family upon her return.
“The truth would help me a lot, I could buy things for my children, continue their treatment, I could rent somewhere else“He said. From his point of view, he followed every step indicated on the platform and trusted that the economic incentive would be granted.
According to official information from DHS, the program aims at self-deportation Provide immigrants in an irregular situation with a fast, organized and detention-free route to return to their countries of origin. Authorities describe it as an alternative that makes it possible Avoid fines, get a free flight, and receive a $1,000 departure bonus to ease the transition.
DHS noted that those who register through CBP Home They will not be given priority detention while their release is processed.. In addition, the program includes logistical support, such as travel document management, and allows you to coordinate the departure date to accommodate work or family matters.
In recent statements, DHS explained this Since January 2025, more than 1.9 million immigrants in an irregular situation have chosen to voluntarily leave the United States when using this mechanism. Additionally, he mentioned that more than 605,000 people have been deported through ICE operations.
Authorities presented these figures as part of a broader effort Strengthening immigration control and reducing the presence of undocumented people. The strategy includes targeted operations coordinated between ICE and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), especially for people with criminal records or outstanding deportation orders.
The federal administration is of the opinion that the self-deportation program is an instrument that… helps reduce pressure on the immigration system and facilitates the orderly departure of those who choose to return to their country, without coercive intervention by the state.
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