Some migrants took Trump up on his $1,000 offer, but many have not gotten what was promised.
A Venezuelan mother, Pérez, 25, wanted to leave the country after her partner was detained by immigration authorities. She had been relying on charity for food and shelter in Chicago.
“I don’t want to be here anymore”
Pérez thought it would be safer to return to Venezuela with her children than to stay in the U.S., despite having an open asylum request and a permit to work legally.
Author's summary: Migrants face struggles after taking Trump's offer.