Leave now, self deport: Trump administration issues 30 day warning for foreign nationals to register
PTC News Desk: Foreign nationals residing in the US longer than 30 days must register with the government and a failure to do so can lead to fines and imprisonment, the Department of Homeland Security under the Donald Trump administration has said.
"Foreign nationals present in the US longer than 30 days must register with the federal government. Failure to comply is a crime punishable by fines and imprisonment. @POTUS Trump and @Sec_Noem have a clear message to Illegal aliens: LEAVE NOW and self-deport," the department has posted on X.
Foreign nationals present in the U.S. longer than 30 days must register with the federal government. Failure to comply is a crime punishable by fines and imprisonment. @POTUS Trump and @Sec_Noem have a clear message to Illegal aliens: LEAVE NOW and self-deport. pic.twitter.com/FrsAQtUA7H — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) April 12, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning that foreign nationals who fail to register or voluntarily leave the country will be deported immediately, without being given time to settle their personal matters. Those who inform authorities of their intent to self-deport but do not follow through will face fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 (approximately ₹86,096 to ₹4.30 lakh).
In addition, individuals who do not comply with self-deportation orders may face imprisonment and be permanently barred from reentering the United States through the legal immigration process.
The DHS highlighted the advantages of self-deportation, stating that individuals can depart on their own terms by selecting their flights and retain the money they earned in the U.S., provided they have no criminal record.
- With inputs from agencies
