An immigration bond in Georgia is a form of bail used to release a person detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awaiting the outcome of their immigration case. This type of bond is usually posted on behalf of the detainee by a family member, friend, or employer. The amount of bond set depends on the person’s immigration history and current criminal record. If the bond is accepted, ICE will release the detainee from custody while they wait for their court date. The penalty for failing to appear in court is forfeiture of the bond amount and possible fines and/or jail time.
To post an immigration bond in Georgia, one must meet specific criteria set forth by ICE. Before posting bail, a few important things to note are that all bonds must be paid in cash, by cashier’s check, or by an immigration bail bonds company. No personal checks or credit cards are accepted; all signers must be prepared to provide two forms of identification; and if an employer is responsible for posting bail, they must also provide proof that they are authorized to hire immigrants. Additionally, if an employer posts a Bond on behalf of a detainee, ICE may require them to report any changes in employment status within 72 hours.
Obtaining an immigration bond can take some time, depending on individual cases. Once ICE has determined that they will accept the Bond and issue release documents, a hearing will be scheduled with an Immigration Judge where both parties involved can present their cases before getting a ruling on whether or not detention will continue or be terminated. It is important to note that even after posting their Bond and being released from custody, individuals still need to stay up-to-date with any changes in their status, such as hearings or appointments related to their case so that they don’t risk forfeiting their Bond amount due to missing court dates or meetings with ICE officials.