President Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave the U.S. – $1,000 and a Free Plane Ticket!
On May 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a headline-making executive order called “Project Homecoming”, aimed at reducing the number of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
💵 Under this order, anyone who voluntarily departs the U.S. will receive:
- $1,000 in cash
- A free plane ticket home
- Assistance at the airport through the CBP Home app
📲 Migrants simply need to register through the CBP Home app from the Department of Homeland Security, select any destination (as long as it’s not the U.S.), and receive support throughout their departure process.
📉 According to the Trump administration, this program is designed to save taxpayers money, since forced deportations can cost over $17,000 per person.
⚠️ However, human rights groups have raised concerns that:
- Some people who may have legal grounds to stay (like asylum seekers) could feel pressured to leave without fair review.
- The app could be used to collect personal data that may be misused or lead to future tracking.
🔐 The Trump administration also warned that those who don’t leave voluntarily could face mandatory deportation, fines, or detention within the next 60 days.
