The Process of Posting an Immigration Bond
To post an immigration bond, you must first contact a licensed bail bond agent. You will then need to complete some paperwork and pay a fee—usually 15% of the total bond amount. For example, if the bond is $5,000, you must pay $750 upfront.
Once the agent receives the fee and completes all necessary paperwork, they will post the bond with ICE. The detainee will then be released from detention and given a date for their Immigration Court hearing.
It’s important to note that posting an immigration bond is a serious matter. The court may forfeit the entire bond amount if the detainee fails to appear for their scheduled court appearances. This means you would be responsible for paying the total $5,000—not just the $750 fee you initially paid to the bail bondsman.
If you have questions about posting an immigration bond or the detention/deportation process in general, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’re here to help however we can.
Posting an immigration bond is one way to secure the release of a friend or family member detained by ICE. If you post a bond, you must work with a licensed bail bondsman and understand the risks involved. Failing to appear for scheduled court appearances can result in forfeiting the entire bond amount—meaning you would be responsible for paying back the total amount of money, not just the initial fee. If you have questions about posting an immigration bond or detention/deportation in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information. We’re here to help however we can.
