TAMPA, Fla. — After the Department of Homeland Security unveiled a new self-deportation tool, known as the CBP Home app, the founder of one local charity says she's concerned about the intent behind the changes from the original CBP One app.

The app was previously used by migrants to get information and schedule appointments at the U.S. border. It has evolved into a more comprehensive tool — including an option for self-deportation.

 What You Need To Know
  •  CBP Home App has been revamped by the Trump administration

  •  The app now offers a tool for people intending to depart from the U.S.

  •  Tampa immigration advocate Jeannette Matta said she is skeptical about the revamp’s intent for the immigrant community

  •  Matta is the founder of the Miel Y Canela Foundation

Jeannette Matta, who founded the Miel Y Canela Foundation, advocates for immigrant rights as well as victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking.

She says as someone who is trying to educate the immigrant community on immigration policies, her biggest concern is the recent change made for the CBP Home app.

“We feel like we are handcuffed because we are here to help and I know there are changes that need to be made, but what’s the plan,” she said.

Matta discussed her concerns while going through storage units where she keeps items to help members of the immigrant community, those who are victims of domestic violence and/or human trafficking.

When not at the storage unit, she’s helping educate the immigrant community on their rights.

The CBP Home app, which was revamped by the Trump administration, now includes an intent to depart from the United States, an option to check border wait times, an application to apply for a provisional 1-94 entry, and much more.

Immigration attorney Milton Toro Marquez said the process is simple, but one that he doesn’t recommend for people who may have pending immigration cases.

“You put in all of your information, and you’re basically telling the United States, 'Here I am, I’m an immigrant and I have the intent to depart the U.S.,'" he said. "And then it will take you to other processes, documents that they’ll have to give you, documents that you’ll have to get."

Officials at the Department of Homeland Security say the app’s self-deportation option is a way to help facilitate future legal re-entry into the U.S.

Matta said she’s skeptical of the app and its intent, but is hoping the community she serves understands the process and reaches out to her organization if they have questions.

"We are here ready to help you and fight for your rights,” she said.