Question
Download Solution PDFWhich app was introduced by the Trump administration to facilitate self-deportation for undocumented immigrants in the US?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4 : CBP Home App
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is CBP Home App.
In News
- The CBP Home App was introduced by the Trump administration as a self-deportation tool for undocumented immigrants.
- Rajani Srinivasan, an Indian student, became one of the first to use the app following her visa revocation.
Key Points
- The CBP Home App was developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- It replaces the defunct CBP One App and allows undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the US.
- The app makes filing a notice of intent to leave easier and more efficient.
- Part of a $200 million campaign, the initiative aims to encourage voluntary compliance with immigration laws.
Additional Information
- CBP One App
- Predecessor of CBP Home App.
- Used during the Biden administration for processing immigration requests.
- Facilitated over 1 million entries into the US.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Responsible for overseeing US immigration policies.
- Launched the CBP Home App to improve the integrity of the immigration system.
- Kristi Noem on CBP Home App
- Announced that the app restores integrity to the immigration system.
- Allows undocumented immigrants to leave voluntarily and potentially return legally.