The Trump-led administration has introduced a new initiative offering $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented migrants who choose to voluntarily return to their home countries, according to a report by the Associated Press.
The issue of immigration enforcement and the mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the US has been a centrepiece of Trump's campaign.
The Trump-led administration has introduced a new initiative offering $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented migrants who choose to voluntarily return to their home countries, according to a report by the Associated Press.
In an official statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described self-deportation as the “best, safest, and most cost-effective” method for individuals in the country illegally to avoid arrest and legal consequences.
“If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “We are now offering financial travel assistance and a stipend through the CBP One app to support voluntary departures,” she added.
The issue of immigration enforcement and the mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the US has been a centrepiece of Trump's campaign. However, deporting migrants back to their home countries remains a costly and resource-intensive endeavour for the United States.
Earlier, immigration authorities had revoked several international student visas for foreign who are currently pursuing higher studies in major universities including Harvard, Tufts and Stanford.
As per media reports, the news of the visa cancellation surfaced only after federal immigration records were updated.
The drastic anti-immigration move further intensified Trump administration's crackdown on international students, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying last month that 300 or more such visas had been cancelled.