The Department of Homeland Security’s Self-Deportation app has seen a spike in traffic already compared to last year, when the app was first rolled out. So far, nearly 3 million illegal aliens have self-deported under Trump, according to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. That figure is expected to be more in the coming year based on the app’s initial traffic data for this year. The Trump administration has also increased the incentive to self-deport from $1000 to $2600.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in online visitors, with many drawn to a page detailing self-deportation options through a dedicated smartphone application.
DHS reported a 68.49% increase in website traffic compared to the previous year, tallying 102 million page views and 67 million unique visitors, up from 40 million page views in 2024.
The CBP Home App, launched last March under the second Trump administration, has become a focal point, enabling unauthorized migrants to arrange voluntary departure.
Additionally, DHS announced plans for a redesigned website to improve transparency and navigation, alongside touting significant immigration enforcement results in the first year of President Donald Trump’s return to office.