The President of the United States, Donald Trump, sent a strong message to undocumented immigrants on Tuesday, urging them to take advantage of the "opportunity" to voluntarily leave the country through the new application CBP Home.
Through a video posted on X by the White House, Trump advised: "do it the easy way, or you'll be deported the hard way," warning that those who do not choose to self-deport will be identified, deported, and will never be able to return legally to the United States.
It was emphasized that the measure not only aims to address the situation of undocumented immigrants, but also to optimize the use of federal agency resources, by preventing taxpayer dollars and valuable resources of CBP and ICE from being spent on prolonged detentions.
"Allowing more than a million foreigners to enter our country illegally is no longer an option," he stated in the video, emphasizing the need for immigrants to take the initiative to leave voluntarily.
The proposal adds to a change in the migration policy that has sparked mixed reactions on social media and in the international arena.
Similarly, on X, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, reaffirmed the message: "The CBP Home app offers immigrants the option to leave voluntarily now, so they still have the chance to return legally in the future and live the American dream. If they do not, we will find them, deport them, and they will never return."
Without a doubt, the Trump administration aims to encourage the voluntary departure of undocumented immigrants, presenting it as the safer and more humane alternative, in contrast to forced deportation.
According to the authorities, the new application positions itself as a tool to manage irregular immigration more efficiently and to redirect immigration policy towards a model that, they claim, will allow for a future legal re-entry for those who choose to leave the country voluntarily.
Despite Trump's promises to carry out the largest deportation process in history, a month and a half after returning to the White House, the pace is slightly slower than that of his predecessor, former president Joe Biden, according to NBC News.
CBP Home: option for undocumented immigrants to notify their voluntary departure
On March 10, the United States announced the launch of the CBP Home app, a new digital tool that will allow undocumented immigrants to notify their intention to voluntarily leave the country.
The application, developed by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aims to provide an orderly and defined process for those who wish to leave the U.S. without facing harsher consequences.
According to the statement from CBP, the "Intent to Depart" feature will allow immigrants who are in the country unlawfully or whose residence permit has been revoked to inform authorities of their decision to leave the country.
This initiative responds to Executive Order 14159 from the U.S. president, focused on strengthening border security and ensuring compliance with immigration laws.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump's Immigration Policy and CBP Enforcement
What is the CBP Home application and what is its purpose?
The CBP Home app is a new digital tool developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows undocumented immigrants to notify their intention to voluntarily leave the country. Its purpose is to facilitate an orderly process for immigrants to self-deport and thereby avoid more severe consequences, allowing for a possible legal re-entry in the future.
What is President Trump's stance on undocumented immigrants?
President Donald Trump takes a hard stance toward undocumented immigrants, urging them to leave the country voluntarily through the CBP Home application. Trump has stated that those who do not choose to self-deport will be identified, deported, and will never be able to return legally to the United States. His administration seeks to reduce irregular immigration and optimize the use of federal resources.
What implications does the self-deportation policy have for immigrants?
The self-deportation policy allows undocumented immigrants the option to voluntarily report their departure from the country through the CBP Home application. This enables them to avoid harsher penalties and potentially return legally in the future. If they do not choose this route, they will face forced deportations and will be unable to return legally to the United States.
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