ICE Bond Assistance: What to Expect

The complexities of the U.S. immigration system have become increasingly difficult to navigate over the years. Today, it is common for loved ones of immigrants who are detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to seek ICE bond assistance from a reputable service. While this is a great option for those in need of financial assistance to cover an expensive bond, it also offers a solution for those who wish to avoid working directly with ICE. Despite this, many are unsure of what to expect.

 Discover the process of working with an immigration bail bond service:

The Stages of ICE Bond Assistance

1. The Initial Consultation

Once the need for ICE bond assistance arises, it is imperative to explore your options. The process, cost, requirements, and release process vary widely from one service to the next, so it is important to ask questions during this phase to understand what to expect. During this initial consultation, the bond service will also aim to uncover the immigrant’s bond eligibility status to better understand the circumstances surrounding the case. This will help the service determine which options are best for your loved one. Sometimes, this may be a 2% cash bond program like the one offered at U.S. Immigration Bonds, or it may be a more traditional surety bond. 

2. Document Submission

After a bond sponsor has chosen which bond service to work with for ICE bond assistance, they will need to provide any necessary documentation. This will include making a request for the bond to ICE (initiated by the bond service) and providing the immigrant’s personal information. 

3. ICE Bond Payment and Release

When the paper has been received and approved, it is time for the bond sponsor to make a payment as determined by the bond service. This payment may be 2% of the total cost of the bond, or higher, depending on the fees assessed. In some cases, sponsors will also need to secure the immigration bond by providing a form of collateral during this stage. Often, this is the title to a vehicle, the deed to a home, or anything accepted by the bond service that secures the cost of the bond. Once this is provided and payment is made, the immigrant will be released from ICE custody. 

4. Court Proceedings/Departure as Mandated by ICE

Because there are different forms of ICE bond assistance, it is critical that the immigrant follow the instructions of ICE once they are released. Many immigrants opt for a delivery bond which requires their participation and attendance in court throughout immigration charge proceedings, while others opt to departure the country on their own to avoid a deportation on their record. In either scenario, immigrants must abide by these terms to avoid their bail being revoked and being sent back to ICE custody.

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