An alien smuggling bond is a type of immigration bond that is used to secure the releaseof an individual who has been arrested for participating in or facilitating the unauthorized transportation of aliens into the United States. Thebond is posted to guarantee that the individual will appear for all immigration proceedings and comply with any orders issued by an immigration judge. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security determines the amount of thebond. It is based on various factors, including the individual’s flight risk and the likelihood of their compliance with immigration proceedings. If the individual fails to appear for their immigration hearing or violates the terms of their bond, the total amount of the bond will be forfeited. WHAT IS A IMMIGRATION BOND?
