When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains someone, the experience can be terrifying — for the person detained and for their family. One of the first and most urgent questions families ask is: Can they be released? How do we get them out? The answer often lies in the immigration bond hearing — a critical legal proceeding that can make the difference between detention and going home while a case is resolved.

— from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands — depending on the individual's ties to the community, immigration history, criminal record, and other factors.

— either from ICE directly or by requesting a bond hearing before an immigration judge.

At the bond hearing, the immigration judge hears arguments from both the detained person (or their attorney) and the government. Your attorney will present evidence of community ties such as family relationships, length of residence, employment history, and immigration background. The judge then decides whether to grant bond and, if so, the amount.

It is important to act quickly. The sooner you contact an immigration attorney after a detention, the better positioned you will be for the bond hearing. An experienced attorney can prepare your case, gather supporting documents, and advocate persuasively for a reasonable bond amount.

— marriage certificates, children’s birth certificates, lease agreements, and employment letters.

Do not wait to act. The sooner an attorney is involved, the better the outcome at the bond hearing. If you need guidance on the overall removal process, visit our deportation defense page for more information.

How Fibi Law Can Help

At Fibi Law, our team has experience representing detained immigrants in bond hearings across the Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, and Bronx areas. We understand how frightening detention can be for families, and we move quickly to help secure release.

Our attorneys will review the detainee’s case, determine eligibility for bond, gather supporting evidence, and advocate forcefully for a low bond amount before the immigration judge. We cannot guarantee any specific outcome, but we will fight hard for every client. If a loved one has been detained by ICE, contact Fibi Law immediately. We are ready to help.