The Orderly Immigration Compliance and Reentry Act of 2025

Section 1. Short Title.
This Act may be cited as the “Orderly Immigration Compliance and Reentry Act of 2025.”

Section 2. Findings.
Congress finds that:

1.  The enforcement of immigration laws is a costly and complex process that places significant strain on federal resources, including detention facilities, judicial systems, and enforcement personnel.
2.  Traditional deportation proceedings may cost taxpayers between $12,000 and $50,000 per individual, encompassing detention, legal adjudication, and transportation expenses.
3.  Offering a voluntary self-deportation program incentivizes individuals to comply with immigration laws in a humane and cost-effective manner, providing orderly exits while preserving public resources.
4.  Establishing a pathway for future lawful reentry ensures respect for U.S. immigration laws while providing participants with a structured opportunity to return under legal means.
5.  The use of biometric cataloging (including fingerprints and photographs) for program participants promotes national security, facilitates tracking, and prevents unauthorized reentry during the stipulated hiatus.

Section 3. Establishment of the Self-Deportation Program.

(a) Program Creation.
There is hereby established the Self-Deportation Program, under the administration of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to provide eligible individuals with financial assistance to facilitate voluntary departure from the United States.

(b) Eligibility.
An individual shall be eligible to participate in the Self-Deportation Program if:

1.  The individual is residing in the United States without legal authorization as of April 1, 2025.
2.  The individual voluntarily agrees to depart the United States by December 1, 2025.
3.  The individual consents to biometric data collection, including photographs and fingerprints, to be stored securely by DHS for future identification purposes.
4.  The individual has no violent criminal record and is not deemed a national security risk.

(c) Ineligibility.
An individual shall be ineligible for this program if:

1.  They have committed violent felonies or are determined to pose a threat to national security.
2.  They have previously participated in the Self-Deportation Program and failed to comply with the terms.
3.  They attempt to reenter the United States illegally during the three-year hiatus.

Section 4. Financial Assistance.

(a) Amount.
Each eligible participant in the Self-Deportation Program shall receive a total financial incentive of $11,500.00, distributed as follows:

1.  $8,000.00 upon verified departure from the United States.
2.  An additional $3,500.00 within 90 days of verified arrival in the participant’s home country.

(b) Funding Appropriation.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated $230 billion for fiscal year 2025 to fund the Self-Deportation Program, based on an estimated participation of 20,000,000 individuals.

Section 5. Cataloging and Tracking.

(a) Biometric Data Collection.
Prior to departure, each participant shall submit to photographic imaging, fingerprinting, and the collection of other necessary identifying information.

(b) Data Storage.
All biometric and identifying data collected under this program shall be securely stored and maintained by DHS for the purposes of:

1.  Preventing unauthorized reentry during the three-year hiatus period.
2.  Facilitating future legal immigration processing.

(c) Data Use Limitations.
Such data shall be used solely for immigration enforcement, border security, and lawful reentry verification, and shall not be disclosed for non-immigration-related purposes except as required by law.

Section 6. Reentry Provisions.

(a) Hiatus Period.
No individual who participates in the Self-Deportation Program shall be eligible to apply for lawful reentry into the United States for a period of three years from the date of their departure.

(b) Application for Reentry.
Following the three-year hiatus, participants may apply for lawful reentry under existing U.S. immigration laws, including:

1.  Employment-based visas.
2.  Family-based sponsorship.
3.  Student visas or other lawful pathways.

(c) Priority Processing.
The Department of Homeland Security shall grant priority consideration for participants of the Self-Deportation Program who apply for lawful reentry, provided they have complied fully with program terms and not violated reentry restrictions.

(d) Penalties for Violation.
Any attempt to reenter the United States unlawfully during the three-year hiatus period shall result in a lifetime ban from reentry into the United States.

Section 7. Reporting Requirements.

(a) Annual Report.
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit an annual report to Congress on the implementation of the Self-Deportation Program, including:

1.  The number of participants.
2.  Total funds disbursed.
3.  Compliance rates.
4.  Any recommendations for improvements to the program.

(b) Program Sunset.
This program shall conclude on December 31, 2025, except for reentry provisions, unless extended by Act of Congress.

Section 8. Severability.
If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected.

Section 9. Effective Date.
This Act shall take effect immediately upon enactment.