What Do You Need Help With?
Choose the option that best matches where you are in the process.
I need to find the person
If you don't know where the person is being held, start with our step-by-step ICE custody search guide.
Find Someone Detained by ICEI don't know if there's a bond
ICE detention does not automatically mean a bond has been set. Review the bond requirements and, when legal advice is needed, speak with an immigration attorney about the person's case.
Review Bond RequirementsWhat Is an Immigration Bond?
An immigration bond may allow someone to leave ICE custody while the immigration case continues. The person must continue complying with applicable requirements and proceedings.
Posting the bond does not grant immigration status or end the immigration case. DHS, ICE, or an Immigration Judge, where applicable, determines whether a bond is available and sets the amount.
Immigration Bond or Immigration Bail Bond?
People often use both terms when looking for help. Immigration bonds involve federal immigration custody and are different from bail in a state or county criminal case.
Choose How to Pay Your Immigration Bond
Compare our service charges and collateral requirements before deciding how to proceed.
Cash Collateral
2% + $100
Service charge + application fee
Provide the full bond amount as cash collateral, separate from our charges.
Property Collateral
15% + $100
Service charge + application fee
Use qualifying property as collateral, subject to review and approval.
Pay ICE Directly
100% of Bond
Paid to the government
Pay the full bond amount directly to ICE through its process, without our agency's service charges.
Percentages are based on the bond amount. Collateral is separate from service charges and subject to the applicable agreement.
What to Have Ready
Have whatever information is available. You do not need every item before contacting us.
- Full legal name of the detained person
- A-Number, if you have it
- Current detention facility, if known
- Bond amount, if already set
- Your contact information
Don't know where the person is detained? Find Someone Detained by ICE
Paul Nello Romero
Founder, Amistad Bail Bonds
Meet Amistad Bail Bonds
When you contact us, our team explains what is needed, what the costs and responsibilities are, and what happens next. We handle the surety bond paperwork and electronic submission so you know where things stand throughout the process.
About UsHow the Immigration Bond Process Works
Here are the general steps once a bond has been set.
We Review Your Information
We review the bond information you submitted and explain what else we need.
We Explain the Costs and Requirements
We explain the costs, collateral requirements and documents needed to move forward.
We Complete the Requirements
You make the required payment, provide the applicable collateral and sign the necessary documents.
We Confirm the Bond with ICE
We request confirmation through ICE eBonds that the bond amount is correct and we can proceed. ICE response times vary.
We Submit the Bond to ICE
After ICE confirms the bond, we submit it electronically through ICE eBonds for review and payment approval.
ICE Approves Payment and the Detention Center Handles Release
Once ICE approves the bond payment, the detention center can continue the release process. Release timing depends on ICE and the facility.
Find ICE Detention Information by State
If you know the state where the person is currently detained, use our state guides to find available detention locations and next steps.
Find Detention Information by StateFrequently Asked Questions
Know the Bond Amount?
If you already know the immigration bond amount, start with our team. Send us the information you have and we'll explain the costs, requirements and next steps.
Important Information
Amistad Bail Bonds provides immigration bond services and is not a law firm. Bond eligibility and amounts are determined by DHS, ICE, or an immigration judge. Information on this page is general; consult a licensed immigration attorney for advice about an individual case.