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The United States government, under the administration of President Donald Trump, issued a new warning on Wednesday to irregular migrants, stating that those who do not leave the country voluntarily will be captured, deported, and penalized.
"If you are in the U.S. illegally, now is your opportunity to leave voluntarily. Use the CBP Home app to self-deport on your own terms. If you wait, you will be apprehended, deported, and banned from returning," posted the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on its official page on the social network X this Tuesday.
This message adds to other recent warnings issued by federal agencies, amid a migration crackdown that includes fines, criminal proceedings, cancellation of permits, and confiscation of assets. For voluntary departure, they advise using the CBP Home application.
Daily fines and possible confiscation of properties
According to internal documents obtained by the Reuters agency, the Trump administration plans to impose fines of up to $998 per day on immigrants with final deportation orders who do not leave the country. Additionally, the confiscation of assets is being considered for those who do not pay these penalties.
These actions are based on a law from 1996, first implemented in 2018, and are now intended to be applied retroactively for up to five years, which could result in debts exceeding one million dollars for some migrants.
The civil asset forfeiture division of the Department of Justice could be used to legalize the seizure of properties belonging to migrants in irregular situations.
Permits revoked for migrants who entered with CBP One
Migrants who entered the country legally through the CBP One application —a key tool in the previous government's immigration strategy— are receiving official notifications from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informing them of the cancellation of their stay permits (paroles).
“It is time for you to leave the United States,” states the email sent by the DHS, as reported by outlets such as The Associated Press and Univision journalist Daniel Benítez.
"If you do not leave immediately, you will be subject to police measures, deportation, and a permanent ban on re-entry."
The documents include references to Title 8 of the U.S. Code and warn that any associated benefits, such as work permits, will also be revoked.
The IRS will collaborate with ICE to identify migrants
On another front, the AP agency reported that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin sharing tax information with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a new inter-agency collaboration plan.
The agreement was formalized on Monday through a memorandum signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, allowing ICE to cross-reference tax data with immigration records to locate undocumented immigrants.
End of humanitarian parole and TPS
The DHS also announced the revocation of humanitarian parole, a legal pathway that allowed the air entry of 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, with the support of financial sponsors. This program will expire on the upcoming April 24.
Similarly, the Trump administration canceled Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians, although that measure was temporarily suspended by a court order.
These measures are part of a radical tightening of immigration policy, aimed not only at curbing irregular entry but also at dismantling legal mechanisms used under the previous administration. The pressure now focuses on thousands of migrants —many of whom are Cuban— who are facing an imminent expulsion scenario, criminalization, and economic ruin if they do not leave the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the New Immigration Measures in the United States under the Trump Administration
What does the new warning from the United States to undocumented immigrants imply?
The warning implies that undocumented immigrants who do not voluntarily leave the United States will be captured, deported, and banned from reentering the country. The Trump administration has urged immigrants to use the CBP Home app for self-deportation, warning of daily fines of up to $998 for those who remain illegally. These measures aim to discourage the presence of undocumented immigrants and ensure compliance with immigration laws.
What is the CBP Home application and how is it used?
The CBP Home application is a digital tool that allows immigrants in irregular situations to notify their intention to voluntarily leave the United States. Developed by the Customs and Border Protection Office, the application enables an orderly process for immigrants to self-deport without facing more severe consequences. Additionally, it offers services such as the advance request for the I-94 form and the scheduling of appointments for the inspection of goods.
What are the consequences of remaining illegally in the United States according to the new measures?
The consequences include daily fines of up to $998, possible confiscation of assets, and a ban on re-entering the United States. Additionally, failure to comply with voluntary departure could result in criminal proceedings and the revocation of work permits. The Trump administration has tightened these measures to ensure compliance with immigration laws and discourage illegal residency in the country.
What will happen to migrants who had temporary permits like humanitarian parole?
The humanitarian parole for over 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela has been revoked, and they have been urged to self-deport. These measures are in response to a shift in Trump's immigration policy, aimed at dismantling the legal mechanisms used by the previous administration. Migrants who do not leave the country voluntarily will face deportation and the revocation of any associated benefits.
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