A bond in immigration is a financial guarantee of an individual’s commitment to appear in court and comply with any other orders set by the government. A bond is posted by either the immigrant or a family member or through a bail bonds company like Speedy Immigration Bail Bonds. How do you pay an immigration bond? This bond protects the government from losses if an individual fails to appear for immigration proceedings.
When admitted into the United States, immigrants must post a bond temporarily and are granted permission to stay here until their hearings have concluded. The bond amount usually depends on several factors, including the immigrant nationality, criminal background, and the time since their last immigration hearing.
When the bonds are posted, they are held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), who will monitor compliance with conditions outlined in the agreement throughout proceedings. Suppose an immigrant fails to abide by these conditions. In that case, CBP can seize or forfeit funds paid under this bond agreement to recover losses related to failure to appear or comply with orders given during immigration proceedings. Any forfeited amounts are nonrefundable even if an individual is subsequently granted legal status in the United States at another time in their life after a forfeiture.
