Immigration Bail Bonds/What to do if arrested by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Release on Immigration Bond

When an undocumented alien, visa holder or permanent resident (e.g. green card holder) is taken into custody by immigration authorities, there are instances where release is permitted provided an immigration bond is posted. The law regulating when and how someone may be bailed out and released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") are complex but our attorneys can guide you through this process. You or your loved one should have every opportunity to avoid Deportation and the lawyers at our firm, the Ibrahim Law Group, possess the skill you require in this regard. If you are interested in obtaining bail on an immigration warrant or detainer, an attorney is available immediately at 201-781-7800. The following information is intended to provide a helpful guide for anyone seeking bail after immigration incarceration.

Delivery Bond

ICE may issue a warrant of arrest directing that an alien be taken into custody. When a visa holder, green card holder or illegal alien is thereafter arrested, a Notice of Custody Conditions is issued which may permit release of the alien upon posting of a "delivery bond". This form of bond may be secured by cash, property or a surety bond, and insures that the alien shall appear at immigration proceedings to remove or deport him. If the alien fails to appear at a deportation hearing, the delivery bond is subject to forfeiture.

Departure Bond

Cash, property or bond posted to insure that an individual shall voluntarily remove himself from the United States is referred to as a Voluntary Departure Bond. This form of bond is intended to secure the "departure", immigration or exit of an individual from the US. A departure bond is breached and subject to forfeiture if the alien fails to present proof that he or she has departed on or before the exit deadline set in the bond.

Both delivery and departure bonds may be cancelled and rendered void under certain circumstances. Examples of instances where a bond is discharged are: (1) where the INS has retaken custody of the alien; (2) the alien has been removed and/or deported; (3) termination of deportation proceedings; (4) a grant of citizenship to the alien; (5) voluntary departure from the United States by the alien; or (6) death of the alien.

If you are interested in additional information regarding posting of a bond to allow release by immigration, our lawyers are ready to assist you. Our defense team has over 60 years of experience in defending those charged with criminal offenses, and a lawyer would be happy to put their skill to work for you. Reach an attorney immediately at 201-781-7800.

Please contact the Ibrahim Law Group to arrange for a consultation at 201-781-7800.