When someone is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), one of the first questions family members often ask is:
“Can we apply for bond and get them released?”
In some situations, a detained individual may request an Immigration Bond Hearing before an immigration judge. During this hearing, the judge will decide whether the person may be released while their immigration case is pending.
An Immigration Bond Hearing is a hearing held in immigration court where an immigration judge decides:
If the judge grants bond and sets a bond amount, the detained person may usually be released from the detention facility after the bond is paid while their immigration case continues.
When deciding whether to grant bond, immigration judges typically consider several factors, including:
If the judge determines that the person is not a danger to the community and is unlikely to flee, the judge may grant bond.
The bond amount is determined by the immigration judge.
Under the law, the minimum immigration bond is typically $1,500, but in many cases the bond amount may be significantly higher depending on the circumstances of the case.
It is important to understand that not everyone detained by ICE can request bond.
In some situations, the law requires mandatory detention, especially when certain criminal offenses or immigration violations are involved.
In these cases, the detained individual may be required to remain in detention while their immigration case proceeds.
An immigration bond hearing is a very important legal proceeding. Proper preparation and supporting evidence can sometimes influence whether the judge grants bond.
An experienced immigration lawyer may help:
At Perliss Law Firm, we carefully review each case during the consultation and explain the available legal options to the family.
In some situations, if we determine that bond is unlikely or legally not possible, we will honestly explain the situation rather than encouraging clients to spend money unnecessarily.
We believe that providing honest and transparent legal advice is part of responsible legal representation.
Many families do not realize that in many cases, an immigration bond hearing may be the only opportunity to request release.
If bond is denied at the first hearing, it may be difficult to request another bond hearing unless there is a significant change in circumstances.
Because of this, preparation before the bond hearing is extremely important. This may include presenting evidence such as:
Since this may be a very important opportunity, choosing an experienced lawyer to prepare and represent the case can be critical.
In some situations, families may hire a lawyer only to handle the bond hearing, while another lawyer handles the immigration court case later.
While this may be legally allowed, in many situations having the same lawyer handle both the bond hearing and the immigration case may lead to a more consistent legal strategy.
This can be helpful because:
Some lawyers only handle bond hearings but do not represent clients in the immigration court case afterward. Once the bond hearing is finished, they may not continue to manage the case.
For this reason, it is often important to understand whether the lawyer will continue handling the case beyond the bond hearing.
At Perliss Law Firm, we typically evaluate the entire situation during the consultation and explain the possible legal strategies to the family, including:
If we determine that bond is unlikely or legally unavailable, we will honestly explain the situation so that families do not spend money unnecessarily.
We believe that providing clear, honest, and responsible legal advice is extremely important to our clients.
If your family member has been detained by ICE, you may consider:
Early preparation can often be very important.
If your loved one has been detained by immigration authorities, it may be important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible.
Perliss Law Firm assists individuals with complex immigration matters, including detention cases and immigration court proceedings.
📞 Contact Perliss Law Firm for a consultation
Phone: (626) 323-9108
The timing can vary depending on the detention facility and the immigration court’s schedule.
After the bond is paid and processing is completed, release may occur within several hours to a few days.
In some situations, a lawyer may evaluate whether other legal options or immigration relief may be available.
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