The US government is providing $1,000 and paid travel to illegal migrants who voluntarily leave the country, with the possibility of a future lawful return. Since taking office, President Trump has expanded efforts to combat illegal immigration, including contentious steps such as invoking an outdated wartime legislation, according to BBC.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared that migrants who choose for the "self-deportation" program will not be prioritized for detention. The first participant has already gotten a flight to Honduras. The effort, handled through the CBP Home app, seeks to lower the exorbitant expenses of deportation, which average $17,000 per individual.

The plan has drawn criticism from some, including Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who opposed the financial incentives. While the Trump administration highlights a drop in border arrests, deportation targets remain unmet, and courts have blocked certain immigration policies, BBC reported.