DHS to Forgive Fines of Illegal Immigrants Who Self-Deport

Illegal immigrants will also receive a $1,000 exit bonus after departure.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection security agents guide illegal immigrants onboard a C-17 Globemaster III for a removal flight at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Jan. 23, 2025. Dept. of Defense photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. De La Pena

Any civil fines and penalties an illegal immigrant faces for failing to leave the United States shall be forgiven if they self-deport via the CBP Home app, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in a June 9 statement.

The CBP Home app provides illegal immigrants a streamlined digital solution to self-deport, allowing them to notify the U.S. government of their intent to depart the country and check estimated border wait times, among other things. The app asks a series of guided questions, through which users are directed to appropriate deportation services based on their situation.