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The $3,000 Choice: Inside the DHS ‘Holiday Exit’ Program as Deadline Looms
With only days remaining until Dec 31st, the government triples the "Self-Deportation" cash incentive.
Department of Homeland Security officials report a record surge in app registrations this weekend.
As 2025 draws to a close, a unprecedented policy from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sending shockwaves through immigrant communities. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the financial "exit bonus" has been raised to $3,000 for those who agree to depart the United States voluntarily before the start of 2026.
Quick Summary of the Program:
- Financial Aid: $3,000 cash paid upon arrival in home country.
- Transport: Free airfare provided by the U.S. government.
- Application: Must be processed via the 'CBP Home' mobile app.
- Deadline: Midnight on December 31, 2025.
Critics call the move coercive, while supporters argue it saves billions in enforcement costs. Regardless of the debate, the logistical pressure is mounting as airports prepare for a surge in departures over the final 72 hours of the year.
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