The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, aimed at allowing undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States to voluntarily express their intention to leave the country.

Launched on Monday, the app gives users the option to indicate their choice to 'self deport' rather than risk arrest and detention amid current immigration enforcement measures.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the app's purpose, stating that it provides individuals the chance to depart voluntarily, potentially allowing them to return to the U.S. legally in the future.

This initiative is part of President Donald Trump's larger pledge to ramp up deportations of immigrants residing illegally in the country.

Data indicate that initial deportation figures during the Trump administration were lower than those reported in fiscal year 2024 under President Joe Biden.

However, Biden's statistics included a significant number of individuals who had recently crossed the border unlawfully.

Alongside the app, the Trump administration is rolling out additional policies that may motivate undocumented immigrants to exit the United States.

A new regulation set to be implemented on April 11 will mandate individuals without legal status to register with the federal government or risk facing fines or imprisonment.

The CBP Home app replaces CBP One, an app launched during the Biden administration, which allowed around one million migrants in Mexico to arrange appointments for lawful entry into the United States at designated border points.

Republican critics have expressed concerns about the Biden-era program, contending that it led to higher migration to the U.S. and lacked sufficient vetting procedures for migrants.

Shortly after his inauguration, Trump canceled the CBP One app just hours after taking office, causing confusion for many migrants with pending appointments who were uncertain about their immigration status.