By Alexandra Rangel | AZ Family
The Trump administration said it will pay undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the U.S. but some Arizona immigration lawyers are unconvinced about the proposal…
Deportations come at a high cost. DHS estimates it takes about $17,000 to detain and remove someone from the U.S. to their home country.
While a plane ticket and a stipend could be more cost-effective, another immigration attorney, Darius Amiri, doesn’t foresee any of his clients jumping at the opportunity. “One thousand bucks in comparison to getting legal status and staying here with your family is immeasurable,” said Amiri.
He recommends that anyone considering self-deportation should consult with an immigration lawyer first, warning people that returning to the U.S. later may be far more difficult than officials are making it seem. “Technically, if someone is here in the United States and for over a year without status and then departs, they are now subject to a 10-year ban,” said Amiri.
