“Cash to Leave America?”— Illegals Just Got a Surprise Offer from DHS, With a Clock Ticking

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bold immigration policy, echoing the no-nonsense tone of the Trump administration, is making headlines after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a new voluntary departure program for undocumented immigrants. And this time, there’s money on the table—and a ticking clock.

The program, quietly launched this week by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, offers illegal immigrants a surprising choice: leave the country voluntarily, receive up to $1,000 in aid, and a free flight home—or risk permanent deportation and a lifetime ban from the U.S.

🔴 “A Final Chance to Do the Right Thing”

“This is their last chance,” Noem said in a Tuesday press briefing. “Take the offer, take the dignity, and leave. Because if we find you after the deadline—you’re gone for good.”

The program uses the CBP Home App, originally developed during former President Donald Trump’s first term. What started as a tracking and check-in app has now evolved into a direct conduit for voluntary self-removal, incentivized with cash and legal leniency.

While the app has existed for years, this is the first time DHS is tying real financial incentives to undocumented self-departure—a move immigration hardliners are praising and progressives are calling “morally questionable.”

But the public? They’re paying attention.

💵 Leave Quietly, Get Paid—Stay, Get Banned

According to DHS internal guidelines, immigrants who qualify and choose to leave will receive:

• A prepaid flight back to their country of origin

• A stipend of up to $1,000

• And—if they comply fully—they may still apply to return legally under current immigration pathways

However, those who ignore the offer face:

• Immediate detention and deportation

• Fines and penalties

• And a permanent ban from reentering the U.S.

Critics say this offer is “a bribe,” but supporters say it’s a smart, humane way to reduce illegal population without ICE raids or mass roundups. Many see this as a win-win: less taxpayer burden, fewer enforcement costs, and restored rule of law.

📲 The App Trump Built

The CBP Home App, developed under Trump’s former DHS chief Chad Wolf, was initially used to monitor asylum seekers. It now allows users to request removal assistance, submit departure documentation, and schedule government-funded flights.

According to DHS sources, over 600,000 undocumented immigrants have already used previous versions of the app. This latest expansion is expected to raise that number significantly.

A new multilingual ad campaign is also rolling out, aimed at maximizing awareness across immigrant-heavy communities on social media, radio, and local outreach groups.

🇲🇽 Mexico Already Seeing Uptick

Neighboring countries, especially Mexico, have reported increases in voluntary return rates. According to the Mexican National Migration Institute, over 56,000 citizens have self-deported under prior DHS programs—a number expected to climb with this added cash incentive.

One DHS official noted, “If people know they can leave with dignity, and maybe come back legally someday, they’re more likely to comply. This is enforcement by persuasion.”

🔁 Trump’s Fingerprints All Over It

Though not officially credited to the 45th president, many observers see this initiative as a continuation of Trump’s broader immigration playbook: firm, incentive-driven, and unapologetically nationalist.

Trump supporters are already praising the policy on social media, claiming it’s proof that even under a different administration, Trump’s ideas work.

Conservative commentator Benny Johnson tweeted,

“Trump’s CBP App is BACK—and now illegals are being PAID to leave. MAGA wins again.”

⚖️ Legal, Swift—and No Congress Required

Perhaps the most remarkable part of the program? It requires no new law. The entire operation is being executed under existing immigration authorities, avoiding the legislative gridlock that often stalls border enforcement efforts.

All removals and incentives are being handled through DHS, CBP, and ICE coordination—completely within the agency’s administrative power.

A DHS spokesperson said updated figures on self-removal numbers will be released next quarter, but insiders expect the numbers to soar in the coming weeks.

📌 Bottom Line

In an age where border policy has become a battlefield, DHS’s latest move feels like something from a different era—one where Trump-style firmness met a practical twist.

It’s not mass deportation. It’s not open borders.
It’s: Here’s your ride. Here’s some cash. But make your choice—because the clock’s ticking.

And when the deadline hits—there’s no turning back.

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“Leave legally—because you won’t miss this flight—and it’s your last chance to get on board the right way.” ✈️

In a new DHS ad running nationwide, @Sec_Noem encourages illegal aliens to go home the RIGHT way using the CBP Home App.https://t.co/zRcQr3tLoH pic.twitter.com/VLPGT5dsqp

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 29, 2025