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Immigration Bond

 

IMMIGRATION BOND UNDER THE EOIR

 

An immigration bond is what a person pays the Department of Homeland Security to release an individual who is in immigration detention.  People generally get placed in immigration detention when they are caught entering the United States illegally or have done something to violate their legal status in the United States, such as committing a crime or overstaying a Non-Immigrant Visa.  When somebody is detained for violating an immigration law, the government will evaluate whether they are eligible for a bond.  Some people who have committed serious crimes can be subjected to mandatory detention which means they are ineligible for a bond.  Aside from people with a serious criminal background, mandatory detention under INA § 236(c) can be applied to people who have just arrived in the United States at a border or other point of entry, and have no legal basis for being here.  Depending on a number of factors, these people may be ineligible for a bond unless they can prove that they have a Credible Fear for returning to their home country.  Credible Fear means that they have the possibility of becoming eligible for asylum and if they can prove this to a USCIS Asylum Officer, they may be eligible for a bond.  A bond is not available to a person who has criminal issues that make them ineligible or if they are considered arriving aliens and cannot prove that they have a credible fear of returning to their home country.

 

The Importance Of Having An Attorney Present During An Immigration Bond Hearing

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At the beginning of a case, an immigration bond hearing attorney can get in contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  It is easier for an attorney to get in contact with ICE and negotiate for a bond.  This is very important for people who may be eligible for a bond directly from ICE because a person can avoid the hassle of having to wait in detention and to go through a formal bond hearing in front of the Immigration Judge.

 

The Importance Of Quick Action

It is important to work quickly when you or a loved one is in immigration custody for several reasons.  First, detention is obviously not a pleasant experience and it can take several weeks for a bond hearing at an Immigration Court to be held.  Thus, it is important to request a bond hearing as soon as possible.  Therefore, in many cases, acting quickly as opposed to waiting to find an attorney can mean the difference between thousands of dollars in terms of the bond amount and sometimes whether the detainee will be eligible for a bond or not.

 

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