A Cuban citizen that used the application CBP Home To self -portion voluntarily, he said he never received the monetary benefit of $ 1,000 promised by the Department of National Security (DHS).
This complaint generates doubts About the Real Program Implementation and raise questions about transparency in the delivery of the incentive. Not receiving the payment, the complainant expressed frustration and distrust in the way in which these official promises are managed.
What this Cuban immigrant lived
As reported CIBERCUBAthanks to the journalist’s publication Mario J. Pentónthe man, who preferred to omit his name, arrived in the United States in 2024 Under the for family gathering.
However, and after just over a year, he lost his work permit, so he accessed the migration program, of CBP Hometo leave the country voluntarily in exchange for financial compensation.
According to Pentonthe man completed all the steps of the process: he downloaded the app, notified his intention to leave and managed the return from US territory to Cuba through a migration agent in Virginia with notifications in WhatsApp and email.
However, when arriving at the island, did not receive payment or any type of confirmation on the outstanding amount. It was even separated by Cuban authorities, who interrogated him about his stay in USA. This absence of responses generated a feeling of deception and left the migrant without the financial support that his decision had based on him.
The case keep similarities with that of another Cuban who, after self -portionwas found in a precarious situation on the island without having received the incentive.
A lawyer consulted by Cibercuba on the subject warned that Eliminate the application of the phone Before receiving DHS instructions could Interrupt the communication flow necessary to receive support. He also pointed out that Binational channelslike the financial systems between the USA and Cuba, Payment delivery hinders even more.
The benefit promised by the US government.
He DHS The program launched in May 2025 Project Homecomingwhich offers undocumented people the possibility of self -portraying through the app CBP Home. The offer includes a Free air ticketfines for not leaving the country, and a $ 1,000 bonuspaid Once the country’s departure is confirmed through the app.
In addition, those who participate in this program are SCIRED FOR DEPARTURE ACTIONS BY ICEwhich allows them to organize their return without fear of arrests or accelerated deportation processes. He DHS It emphasizes that this mechanism seeks to facilitate ordered exits and reduce costs compared to traditional procedures.
This Economic and logistics stimulus It has been described by the Government as a more efficient and dignified alternative for those who are in an irregular situation, although some experts warn that it could generate long -term legal consequences in the migratory system.
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