Jose, an asylum seeker from Venezuela, and Yaya, a U.S. citizen, are living in constant fear of immigration enforcement, prompting them to consider voluntary departure from the U.S. They express their concerns over safety and the uncertainty of relocating. The Trump administration has promoted self-deportation, but many immigrants face significant challenges, including costs and safety risks. As political instability in Venezuela worsens, returning is increasingly seen as unfeasible. Despite these challenges, many immigrants in New York are weighing their options for departure amid widespread anxiety.
The couple, who asked that their full names not be used because of Jose's immigration status, are among those in the New York region actively pursuing voluntary departure from the country, or as the Trump administration calls it, "self-deportation."
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