Alaska Immigration Bonds
If someone you know is in ICE custody in Alaska, first confirm where they are being held. If an immigration bond has already been set, Amistad can help you with the next steps.
Where Is the Person Being Held in Alaska?
ICE currently lists one Alaska detention location in its public detention facility directory:
Anchorage Correctional Complex
1400 E Fourth Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
This is an Alaska Department of Corrections facility that is also used to hold certain people in ICE custody.
Not Sure Where the Person Is Now?
Someone taken into ICE custody may be moved after an arrest or transferred to another facility. Do not travel based only on where the person was arrested.
Arrest Location May Not Be the Detention Location
Someone taken into immigration custody in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau or another Alaska community may not remain near the place where the arrest happened. ICE can transfer people between detention facilities, including facilities outside Alaska.
Detention Facility, ICE Office and Immigration Court Are Different
Detention Facility
Where the person is physically being held. Once you know where they are detained, use the Anchorage page for facility-specific information.
ICE Office
Handles certain immigration custody, enforcement and bond-related functions. In Alaska, this is separate from the detention facility.
Immigration Court
Handles the immigration case. In Alaska, these locations may not be in the same building or even the same state.
If a Bond Has Already Been Set
If ICE or an Immigration Judge has already set an immigration bond amount, Amistad can help you understand what is needed to move forward. You do not need to travel to Anchorage to start the Amistad bond process.
What to Have Ready
- Full legal name of the detained person
- A-Number, if available
- Current detention facility, if known
- Immigration bond amount, if already set
Don't have everything yet? Call with what you have and we'll explain what's still needed.
Need to Check Bond Rules & Qualification?
Learn who can post a bond, what information is required by ICE, and what conditions apply once a person is released.
Compare Your Immigration Bond Options
If a bond has already been set, there may be different ways to move forward.
Cash Collateral Bond
The full bond amount is provided as collateral.
Property Collateral Bond
A qualifying home may be used as collateral, subject to approval.
Not sure which option makes sense?
Compare Payment OptionsHow Amistad Helps
Once the bond information and required documents are available, the process can begin remotely.
We Review
We confirm the information available and explain anything still needed.
We Explain Rules
You'll know applicable costs, paperwork and collateral requirements.
Complete Papers
Application, agreement, payment and collateral are completed.
eBonds Submission
Amistad uses ICE eBonds to submit the surety bond electronically.
ICE Processes
ICE determines acceptance and coordinates release from detention.
Immigration Court Information in Alaska Can Be Confusing
The detention location does not automatically tell you which Immigration Court is handling the case. Current EOIR administrative information connects different Alaska matters with different court structures.
Important: Do not assume the case is in Anchorage simply because the person is detained there. Always use the official hearing notice and current EOIR case information.
ICE Bond Acceptance in Anchorage
ICE lists a government bond acceptance office at 620 East 10th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. This is separate from Anchorage Correctional Complex. Families using Amistad's surety bond process do not need to travel there simply to begin the Amistad application.
Important Things to Know in Alaska
Immigration Bonds Are Federal
An ICE immigration bond is different from bail or bond in an Alaska local or state criminal case.
Not Automatically Available
Being detained by ICE does not automatically mean someone qualifies for release on an immigration bond.
Transfers Can Happen
ICE may move someone to another detention facility, including outside Alaska.
Get Help From Anywhere
A family member does not need to live in Alaska to begin the Amistad immigration bond process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Post the Bond?
If an immigration bond has already been set, call with whatever information you have. The person's name, A-Number, detention location and bond amount are the most helpful details.
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 with jurisdiction. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for legal advice about an individual immigration case.