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Trump Administration Details Immigration Plan Linking Self-Deportation to Legal Return

Undocumented immigrants have 60 days to leave the U.S. voluntarily and may return legally with employer endorsements in key sectors like agriculture and hospitality.

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Farm workers south of Bakersfield, in Kern County, California's breadbasket, on April 9, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • President Trump announced a new immigration strategy that combines mass deportation with incentives for undocumented immigrants to self-deport and reenter legally.
  • The plan establishes a 60-day window for undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily to remain eligible for legal reentry.
  • Employers in critical sectors, such as farming and hospitality, can vouch for workers through recommendation letters to facilitate their legal return.
  • The CBP Home app will be used to register undocumented immigrants and enforce the self-deportation process, with fines and penalties for non-compliance.
  • Critics argue the policy undermines immigration law enforcement, while proponents highlight its potential to address labor shortages in essential industries.