How Do I Become an Immigration Bond Sponsor?

Each day, people from around the world make their way to the United States. They may aim to reunite with family members, secure better employment, or pursue educational opportunities that are not available in their home countries. Before they are able to enter the country, they must follow a strict process to gain what is known as a Visa. A Visa is documentation that temporarily allows an immigrant to work, learn, or otherwise live in the country for a period of time. These Visas must be renewed in order for an immigrant to continue to live in the U.S. In some cases, Visa renewals can be denied after immigrants have lived in the country for many years—even decades. Because they have already established lives here and may have homes and children to care for, they make the difficult decision to stay in the country without proper documentation. Unfortunately, this means that they can be arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, and to get released from their custody, they may need the help of an immigration bond sponsor.

After loved ones learn about an immigrant’s arrest, they quickly question how they can become an immigration bond sponsor. To do so, it is essential that the individual meets specific requirements. For one, the sponsor must be an adult aged 18 years or older. The individual must also be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who is in good standing with the government. They must also be able to produce valid photo identification, along with their original social security card. 

If all of these requirements are met, the individual can call their local ICE facility to schedule an appointment to pay the bond. The immigration bond sponsor must then visit the facility in person and be prepared to pay the bond in full. Different locations may have different requirements regarding the forms of payment accepted; however, most will not accept personal checks or credit card payments. Be sure to ask any questions that you may have before arriving to avoid severe delays.

For those who do not want to enter an ICE facility, it is still possible to act as an immigration bond sponsor on behalf of a loved one. When you turn to an immigration bond service, you can obtain a bond for a small percentage of the total cost set by ICE. This is helpful in scenarios where the bond is set at a high level or when families cannot come up with the funds needed in full. The requirements for bond sponsors at these facilities may vary; however, they provide a quick and efficient approach to getting your loved ones home as quickly as possible. Despite this, however, having an immigration bond sponsor on your behalf does not alter the outcome of your immigration case.

Want to learn more about becoming an immigration bond sponsor or securing a bond to get your loved one released from ICE detainment today? Reach out to US Immigration Bonds now to discuss how we can help.