The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched this week the CBP Home app, which replaces the CBP One app. One of the new features of this digital tool is its "self-deportation" function that aims to manage the orderly return to the country of origin of those who are in an irregular situation in the United States.
The application contains a section called "Intent to Depart," which is designed to be used by individuals in an irregular immigration status or whose parole has been revoked. According to CBP, using CBP Home will save resources and taxpayer money by focusing on the deportation of dangerous criminal aliens.
Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned that the CBP Home app offers foreigners the opportunity for self-deportation and the possibility to return legally in the future to pursue the American dream. However, the use of geolocation for the deportation of immigrants was neither confirmed nor denied.
Upon entering the application, users must select the "Departing Traveler" option and choose their preferred language. Subsequently, they will be asked for personal information, a clear photograph, and answers to questions related to their immigration status. Once the steps are completed, they will receive a notification of successful submission.
In addition to the main function, CBP Home offers other options such as applying for and paying for an I-94 up to seven days before arriving in the United States, requesting inspection appointments for perishable cargo, checking wait times at the border, and submitting a manifest for bus operators.
The new app is available for free in mobile app stores. Although it was suggested that the application could use geolocation to locate and deport irregular immigrants, the Customs and Border Protection Office did not provide concrete details on this matter.
