Establishing Project Homecoming

This proclamation establishes Project Homecoming, directing the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to create processes, including the "CBP Home" application and an airport concierge service, for aliens illegally present in the United States to voluntarily and permanently depart on federally funded flights and to provide each departing alien an "exit bonus". It further directs a nationwide communications campaign notifying such aliens of the departure incentives and the consequences of remaining, and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, within 60 days, to expand the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement and removal operations force by no less than 20,000 officers through deputizing and contracting with State and local law enforcement, former federal officers, and other personnel.

• DHS
• DOS

Upon implementation; 60 days.

Create return processes and CBP Home app – No specific deadline; Department of State and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fund flights for voluntary departures – Ongoing upon implementation; Department of Homeland Security Enable travel for those without valid documents – No specific deadline; Department of State and DHS Establish airport concierge departure service – No specific deadline; Department of State and DHS Implement "exit bonus" financial incentive for voluntary departures – No specific deadline; Department of State and DHS, in consultation with relevant agencies Launch nationwide communication campaign about incentives and penalties – No specific deadline; Department of State and DHS, in consultation with relevant agencies Increase DHS enforcement workforce by at least 20,000 officers – Due within 60 days of the proclamation (by July 8, 2025); Department of Homeland Security

No known legal challenges.