Bangladesh, May 6 -- In a major shift in US immigration enforcement strategy, the Trump administration announced on May 5, a new initiative offering illegal migrants a $1,000 stipend and free commercial airfare if they voluntarily leave the country. The program, rolled out by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is being positioned as a cost-saving, humane alternative to traditional deportation methods, while also reinforcing President Donald Trumps hardline stance on illegal immigration.

Under the new policy, eligible individuals can signal their intention to self-deport through the CBP Home app, a digital platform previously used for border enforcement notifications. Migrants who opt into the program will be deprioritized for arr...