The CBP Home mobile application, launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on March 10, 2025, is designed to facilitate voluntary self-deportation for non-criminal illegal aliens in the United States of America. The app is not intended for reporting illegal aliens in the U.S. to ICE.
CBP Home replaces the CBP One app, which was previously used for scheduling appointments at ports of entry. The app is part of a $200 million Department of Homeland Security (DHS) campaign to encourage illegal aliens to “Stay Out and Leave Now.” It is available for free on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, accessible to anyone with a compatible device.
The primary feature of CBP Home is the “Intent to Depart” function, allowing illegal aliens to notify the U.S. government of their plan to leave voluntarily. Eligible users include non-criminal illegal aliens who have had an encounter with CBP, either at or between ports of entry. Upon submitting their intent and passing vetting, users are deprioritized for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention or enforcement actions until their scheduled departure, typically within 21 days of approval. The app provides travel assistance, including arranging cost-free travel, obtaining valid travel documents, and a $1,000 exit bonus paid after departure is confirmed. DHS also forgives civil fines for failing to depart, which can otherwise accrue at nearly $1,000 per day.
The app aims to streamline the departure process, allowing users to organize personal matters, such as work or school, before leaving. Voluntary self-deportation is a safer, cost-effective alternative to forced removal, potentially preserving future legal reentry options, according to the CPB.
CBP Home collects biometric data, such as facial images, to verify departures and improve exit tracking, addressing longstanding issues with incomplete departure records. This aligns with U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s January 20, 2025 Executive Order 14159, “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” emphasizing border security and enforcement.
Again, the CBP Home app is not intended for reporting illegal aliens to authorities. Its focus is on self-initiated departure, not enforcement or surveillance of others. The app includes privacy safeguards to protect user data, ensuring confidentiality during the process.
Reporting Illegal Aliens to ICE
To report suspected illegal aliens in the United States, individuals should contact ICE directly, not through the CBP Home app. ICE operates a national hotline at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) for reporting immigration violations, including the presence of illegal aliens. Tips can also be submitted online via ICE’s website at www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form. Local ICE field offices, listed on the ICE website, accept reports as well.
According to ICE, callers should provide specific details, such as names, locations, or other identifying information, but should not attempt to confront or apprehend suspected illegal aliens in the United States. ICE prioritizes enforcement against criminal aliens, and tips are vetted to determine appropriate action.
MacDailyNews Note: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has just released CBP Home app version 1.5. Approved by Apple, it was released 21 hours ago on the App Store, adding language support for Simplified Chinese and Hindi. More info and download link here.
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