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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Illegal immigrants in US: Self-deport and get free flight, $1,000 & more
Are you in the United States without legal status and thinking of returning to India or another home country? You can leave voluntarily with a free plane ticket, a $1,000 cash bonus, and forgiveness of fines, according to the US government. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Tuesday that undocumented migrants can use the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home mobile app to arrange their departure. 'If you are here illegally and you want to go home, the Department of Homeland Security now offers use of the CBP Home Mobile App so that you can voluntarily self-deport,' USCIS said in a social media post. 'Through the CBP Home Mobile App, you receive a complimentary plane ticket home, receive a $1,000 exit bonus upon your return, and will have any unpaid fines for failing to timely depart forgiven.' What the scheme offers USCIS says the CBP Home app allows people to leave 'safely and in an orderly way' without risking detention. Benefits include: 1. Free one-way ticket to the home country or another where the person has legal status. 2. $1,000 exit bonus after confirmation of departure through the app. 3. Fine forgiveness for failing to depart after a removal order. 4. Family travel allowing parents to leave with their children regardless of citizenship status. 5. Time to prepare to settle work, school, and personal matters before departure. What happens if you stay USCIS warns that remaining in the country without legal status can lead to 'serious consequences', including removal, prosecution, detention, wage garnishment, and confiscation of personal property. 'Leaving voluntarily may improve future immigration options,' the agency said. Indians among those returning India's Ministry of External Affairs said last week that 1,703 Indian nationals have 'come back or [been] deported' from the United States since January. Around 62% returned on commercial flights, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The announcement comes amid President Donald Trump's campaign to deport undocumented migrants. In February, more than 100 Indians were deported on a US military flight, with reports that some were restrained during transport. The US government believes around 18,000 Indian nationals entered the country illegally. Earlier this month, the US Embassy in India warned that overstaying a visa could lead to deportation or a permanent ban on re-entry. How to self-deport using the CBP Home app < Download the CBP Home Mobile App and submit personal details with a photo. < Wait for a call from the Department of Homeland Security to arrange flights. < Respond to any follow-up email containing a unique link and QR code. < Log in to a USCIS account and complete Form G-325R, Biographic Information. < Attend a biometric appointment if scheduled.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
US immigration crackdown: What undocumented teenagers face under Trump
Even 14-year-olds must now register with the US government if they weren't fingerprinted on arrival and are staying in the country for more than 30 days, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on May 20. The directive is part of tighter rules issued under President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, signed on January 20, 2025. It directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which requires certain foreign nationals to register and submit biometric data. 'Those aliens who fail to register face civil or criminal action, including fines up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months", USCIS said. The rule requires eligible individuals to register using a newly introduced form and appear for fingerprinting at a government centre. Those who do not comply may face civil or criminal action, including fines and jail time. Under Trump's Executive Order 14159: < DHS was directed to treat failure to register as a civil and criminal enforcement priority. < Those who don't comply may be subject to removal (deportation). < They may lose eligibility to ever legally return to the US, even if they later try to regularise their status. According to a 2022 Pew Research report, around 675,000 undocumented Indian nationals live in the US, making them one of the largest unauthorised groups by country of origin. Indians must note: The Trump administration has warned that those who fail to register and self-deport 'will lose the right to ever return to the States again'. What the law requires As per the INA, any alien aged 14 or over who was not registered and fingerprinted when applying for a visa and remains in the US for over 30 days must register. Children under 14 must be registered by a parent or guardian. Those turning 14 must re-register within 30 days of their birthday. Once registered and fingerprinted, DHS issues a proof of registration document. 'Aliens over the age of 18 must carry and keep it in their personal possession at all times,' USCIS said in a notice on May 19. The USCIS has launched Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration), which is now available for download and submission online. It is currently free to file. Who is exempt from registering Foreign nationals who already registered under older regulations or can show proof of past registration are not required to do so again. These include: Green card holders Holders of valid Form I-94 or I-94W Those paroled under INA section 212(d)(5) Individuals in removal proceedings or with employment authorisation Those issued a visa before their most recent arrival Applicants for permanent residence who provided fingerprints, even if denied Holders of border crossing cards How to register Download and complete Form G-325R from the USCIS website Book an appointment at an Application Support Centre (ASC) Attend the appointment to provide biometric data (unless waived) Check your myUSCIS online account for proof of registration Children under 14 and some Canadian nationals may be exempt from fingerprinting. Even registered foreign nationals are required to keep their contact details updated. 'You must comply with ongoing change of address reporting requirements under 8 U.S.C. 1305(a) and 8 CFR 265.1,' USCIS said. Those who fail to register could be prosecuted for a misdemeanour, fined up to $5,000, jailed for up to six months, or both. Officials clarified that registration is not a visa or status. 'It does not create an immigration status, establish employment authorisation, or provide any other right or benefit,' USCIS said. Crackdown fear Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals. So far, his administration has deported tens of thousands of migrants, with US courts hearing cases on allegations that the government violated due process in certain cases.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US to require Canadians who are in the country for longer than 30 days to register with government
Canadians who are in the United States for 30 days or longer and cross the land border will soon have to register their information with the U.S. government, according to a notice obtained by ABC News. Foreign nationals who plan to stay in the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to apply for registration with the federal government and be fingerprinted starting on April 11, according to the rule, which was posted on the federal register on Wednesday. Canadians are exempt from fingerprinting, which applies to other foreign nationals, according to an immigration lawyer who spoke with ABC News. Traditionally, Canadians who cross the northern border by land and stay for longer than 30 days have not had to register with the federal government, but the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security can unilaterally change that rule. Canadians who stay in the U.S. for 30 days or more and were not issued evidence of registration, such as Form I-94, at entry will need to complete the new Form G-325R through the myUSCIS online portal. The rule would not require Canadians to apply for a visa but rather a different federal form to enter in the U.S. MORE: Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada Rosanna Berardi, an immigration attorney based in Buffalo, New York, told ABC News her firm has heard from many Canadians who have expressed "strong disappointment" in the new rule. "It's important to clarify that this measure specifically impacts Canadian citizens crossing land borders who intend to remain in the United States for periods exceeding 30 days," she told ABC News. "Casual travelers visiting for tourism or shopping will not be affected. However, Canadian business professionals who regularly enter the U.S. for extended assignments will now face these new registration requirements." Berardi told ABC News that some Canadians are reconsidering their travel to the U.S. as a result of the "recent tensions" between the U.S. and Canada. "Historically, Canadians have enjoyed visa-exempt status and have never been required to formally register their presence in the United States," she said. "This development appears to align with recent tensions in U.S.-Canada relations, including the threat of the 51st state, the trade tariffs and other policy shifts." The Canadian Snowbird Association, which represents Canadian "snowbirds" who travel around the U.S. during the warmer months, said it is working with Congress to see if Canadians will be exempt from having to register. US to require Canadians who are in the country for longer than 30 days to register with government originally appeared on
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US to require Canadians who are in the country for longer than 30 days to register with government
Canadians who are in the United States for 30 days or longer and cross the land border will soon have to register their information with the U.S. government, according to a notice obtained by ABC News. Foreign nationals who plan to stay in the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to apply for registration with the federal government and be fingerprinted starting on April 11, according to the rule, which was posted on the federal register on Wednesday. Canadians are exempt from fingerprinting, which applies to other foreign nationals, according to an immigration lawyer who spoke with ABC News. Traditionally, Canadians who cross the northern border by land and stay for longer than 30 days have not had to register with the federal government, but the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security can unilaterally change that rule. Canadians who stay in the U.S. for 30 days or more and were not issued evidence of registration, such as Form I-94, at entry will need to complete the new Form G-325R through the myUSCIS online portal. The rule would not require Canadians to apply for a visa but rather a different federal form to enter in the U.S. MORE: Tariffs could impact longstanding electricity trade between US and Canada Rosanna Berardi, an immigration attorney based in Buffalo, New York, told ABC News her firm has heard from many Canadians who have expressed "strong disappointment" in the new rule. "It's important to clarify that this measure specifically impacts Canadian citizens crossing land borders who intend to remain in the United States for periods exceeding 30 days," she told ABC News. "Casual travelers visiting for tourism or shopping will not be affected. However, Canadian business professionals who regularly enter the U.S. for extended assignments will now face these new registration requirements." Berardi told ABC News that some Canadians are reconsidering their travel to the U.S. as a result of the "recent tensions" between the U.S. and Canada. "Historically, Canadians have enjoyed visa-exempt status and have never been required to formally register their presence in the United States," she said. "This development appears to align with recent tensions in U.S.-Canada relations, including the threat of the 51st state, the trade tariffs and other policy shifts." The Canadian Snowbird Association, which represents Canadian "snowbirds" who travel around the U.S. during the warmer months, said it is working with Congress to see if Canadians will be exempt from having to register. US to require Canadians who are in the country for longer than 30 days to register with government originally appeared on
