Dhaka, May 9 -- The US government is offering undocumented migrants $1,000 and free transportation if they voluntarily leave the country.

"Self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest," said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an announcement on Monday.President Donald Trump, who returned to office in January, told reporters that those who opt in might eventually be granted a legal opportunity to re-enter the US, reports BBC.

Since taking office, Trump has escalated a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, at times invoking controversial strategies, including the use of an archaic wartime law.

According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statement, mi...