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(See comments for warning) Trump admin offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport using CBP One app (www.newschannel5.com)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/politics@sh.itjust.works

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The Department of Homeland Security announced that individuals who use the CBP Home app to self-deport can receive a $1,000 stipend. The agency said the money will be paid after the person returns to their home country and is confirmed through the app.

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 10 points 11 months ago

Hey immigrants, you might want to be hesitant about this, the word "can" is not legally binding. It should be "shall." Also, you're already there, I doubt you'll get paid.

[–] Jode@midwest.social 13 points 11 months ago

Yeah something tells me that 1k is as genuine as the million dollar checks that Elon "raffled" off to his supporters in Wisconsin...

[–] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Be great if this was retroactive. I'm American but I self deported years ago and I could use a grand

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure they'll never see that money.

[–] Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Renunciation fee for citizens is up to $2,350 now to. Lol.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

What's a renunciation fee or are you saying they'll announce one?

[–] boatswain 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's a fee for people who want to renounce their US citizenship.

[–] Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

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