Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProject Homecoming, a U.S. program offering cash incentives and free flights, has led to over 200,000 migrants agreeing to "self-deport," with approximately half deciding while in detention. The program, which began in May 2025, initially had low participation but was significantly expanded following pressure from White House officials, including Stephen Miller. Cash incentives for migrants to leave the U.S. were increased from $1,000 to $2,600, with a temporary peak of $3,000 offered during a 10-day period in December. A staffer from the former Department of Government Accountability reportedly helped boost participation by introducing Project Homecoming case managers into migrant detention centers. The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute expressed skepticism about the program's effectiveness, citing a lack of data transparency and historical evidence that similar "pay-to-go" initiatives have had limited success. In fullMore than 200,000 migrants have taken Trump up on his offer to get paid for self-deportingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump’s self-deportation program sees hundreds of thousands of migrants leave US
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleProject Homecoming, a U.S. program offering cash incentives and free flights, has led to over 200,000 migrants agreeing to "self-deport," with approximately half deciding while in detention. The program, which began in May 2025, initially had low participation but was significantly expanded following pressure from White House officials, including Stephen Miller. Cash incentives for migrants to leave the U.S. were increased from $1,000 to $2,600, with a temporary peak of $3,000 offered during a 10-day period in December. A staffer from the former Department of Government Accountability reportedly helped boost participation by introducing Project Homecoming case managers into migrant detention centers. The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute expressed skepticism about the program's effectiveness, citing a lack of data transparency and historical evidence that similar "pay-to-go" initiatives have had limited success. In fullMore than 200,000 migrants have taken Trump up on his offer to get paid for self-deportingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
