When immigration authorities arrest someone, one of the first concerns is getting them released from detention. The immigration attorneys at the Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. handle immigration bond hearings to help reunite families and protect your rights during detention. An immigration bond hearing can be the difference between your loved one being released to continue their life while their immigration case progresses or remaining in detention for months or years. A Union City immigration bond lawyer can help ease the stress during this time and ensure the process goes more smoothly.
An immigration bond is different from a criminal bail bond. It is set by immigration authorities to ensure you appear for future immigration proceedings and is based on two factors: whether you are a danger to the community and whether you are a flight risk. Not everyone in detention is eligible for bond, but many people are and do not know it. Immigration bonds must be payable in full before an individual can be released from custody. In addition note that payment of a bond does not guarantee immediate release as the Government must process the payment, which can take several days. A Union City lawyer can determine whether you are eligible, fight for your release, and help the immigration judge understand why you should be released on bond. The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. can support your case.
Immigration judges set bond amounts based on several factors, including your ties to the community, employment history, family relationships, prior criminal history, and immigration history. The amount can range from a small sum to several thousand dollars, depending on these factors. Understanding these factors helps us present your case effectively. Our immigration attorneys know what bond amounts are typically set in these cases and how to argue for the lowest possible bond.
During a bond hearing, the government must prove you are either a danger to the community or a flight risk. Our role is to present compelling evidence to the contrary. We gather documentation showing your employment, family ties, property ownership, and community involvement.
These factors demonstrate that you have strong reasons to remain in the area and appear for future immigration proceedings. Your lawyer prepares you to testify effectively and presents a persuasive narrative to the immigration judge.
Immigration bond hearings should happen quickly after detention. Time is critical because every day someone remains in detention is difficult for them and their family. We act immediately to request hearings and prepare your case thoroughly. The faster we move, the sooner we can work toward getting you released. If the Immigration Court refuses to set a bond, we can, in certain circumstances, file a Writ of Habeas Corpus in Federal Court to compel the hearing.
Successful bond hearings require extensive preparation and evidence gathering. We collect employment letters, pay stubs, tax returns, lease agreements, letters from community members, and documentation of your family relationships. The production of this evidence depends on how quickly you and your family members can provide what’s necessary.
Successfully obtaining a bond hearing and a favorable ruling means you can be released to continue your life while immigration matters proceed. You can work, care for your family, attend school, and prepare your immigration case from a position of freedom rather than detention. Release allows you to maintain employment, earn income, and support your dependents while your case moves through the system.
Once released on bond, you must comply with all conditions set by the immigration judge. This typically includes reporting regularly to ICE, complying with monitoring requirements, if any, maintaining residence, and appearing for all future hearings. Your immigration attorney in Union City helps you understand these bond conditions and maintain compliance so your release is not jeopardized.
If you need a Union City immigration bond lawyer to help secure the release of a detained family member, The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. is ready to help. Contact us today to begin the process and start working toward your loved one’s release.
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