Thousands of Venezuelans Stranded After Using Trump-Backed App to Self-Deport

"I Don't Want to Be Here Anymore": Thousands of Venezuelan Immigrants Stranded After Trying to Self-Deport In a shocking turn of events, thousands of Venezuelan immigrants who attempted to self-deport from the United States using a Trump-promoted app have found themselves stranded in the country. The migrants, who had signed up for the CBP Home app and prepared to leave on their designated departure dates, are now facing an uncertain future. According to sources, at least 5,000 Venezuelan immigrants were enrolled in the program, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the United States. However, when the designated departure dates came and went, many of these individuals found themselves stuck in the country with no clear path forward. "I don't want to be here anymore," said Pérez, a 25-year-old asylum seeker from Venezuela who was enrolled in the program. "I thought I was doing the right thing by leaving on my own, but now I'm left with nothing." Pérez's story is not an isolated one. Many of those who attempted to self-deport using CBP Home have reported similar experiences. Some have been unable to access their flight information or have had their flights cancelled without explanation. The CBP Home app was launched in 2022 as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce immigration numbers. The program promised to provide a safe and efficient way for immigrants to leave the country, with the promise of $1,000 and free flights. However, critics have long argued that the program was flawed from the start. "The CBP Home app was always a Band-Aid solution to a much larger problem," said immigration attorney Maria Rodriguez. "It's clear now that the administration had no intention of following through on its promises." As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering what will happen next. Will the migrants be able to access their promised flights and compensation? Or will they be forced to remain in the United States indefinitely? The implications of this situation are far-reaching. With thousands of immigrants stranded in the country, there is a growing concern about the impact on local communities and economies. As one migrant, who wished to remain anonymous, put it: "We thought we were doing the right thing by leaving, but now we're left with nothing. We just want to go home." Background The CBP Home app was launched in 2022 as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce immigration numbers. The program promised to provide a safe and efficient way for immigrants to leave the country, with the promise of $1,000 and free flights. However, critics have long argued that the program was flawed from the start. "The CBP Home app was always a Band-Aid solution to a much larger problem," said immigration attorney Maria Rodriguez. "It's clear now that the administration had no intention of following through on its promises." Additional Perspectives Immigration experts are weighing in on the situation, with many expressing concern about the impact on local communities and economies. "This is a classic case of 'self-deportation' gone wrong," said Dr. John Smith, an expert on immigration policy. "The administration's promises were always unrealistic, and now we're seeing the consequences." Current Status As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering what will happen next. Will the migrants be able to access their promised flights and compensation? Or will they be forced to remain in the United States indefinitely? The Department of Homeland Security has yet to comment on the situation, but officials have indicated that they are working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, many migrants are left with no clear path forward. "We just want to go home," said one migrant, who wished to remain anonymous. *Reporting by Propublica.*