Hyderabad, March 18 -- The United States Department of Homeland Security, on Wednesday, March 18, announced a "historic opportunity" for those staying illegally in the country to self-deport without any fines and instead get a bonus of USD 2,600 (Rs 2,40,736).

Using postcard-like images, with taglines like "Fly to India for free!" and "Free plane ticket + USD 2,600," the DHS posted the announcement on social media in an attempt to entice illegal immigrants to fly back home.

"You can go home with a fresh start!" the social media post read.

Image posted on the social media account of the Department of Homeland Security (Source: Twitter @DHSgov)

Those choosing to self-deport will be deprioritised from ICE detention, removal

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