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

Launched on Monday, the app enables users to indicate their choice to 'self deport' instead of risking arrest and detention under current immigration enforcement practices.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem highlighted the app's purpose, noting that it provides individuals with the chance to depart voluntarily, potentially preserving their opportunity to return to the U.S. legally in the future.

This initiative is part of President Donald Trump's broader pledge to increase the deportation of immigrants residing illegally in the nation.

Data indicates that initial deportation figures during the Trump administration were lower compared to those in the fiscal year 2024 under President Joe Biden.

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

In addition to the app, the Trump administration is rolling out other measures that may motivate undocumented immigrants to leave the United States.

A new regulation set to take effect on April 11 will mandate that individuals without legal status register with the federal government or risk potential fines or imprisonment.

The CBP Home app succeeds CBP One, an app introduced during the Biden administration, which allowed around one million migrants in Mexico to arrange appointments for legal entry into the United States at specified border crossings.

Critics from the Republican Party have raised concerns about the Biden-era program, claiming it contributed to rising migration to the U.S. and lacked sufficient vetting procedures for migrants.

After taking office, Trump discontinued the CBP One app just hours into his presidency, leading to confusion among many migrants who had scheduled appointments and were uncertain about their immigration status.