ILLINOIS ICE CUSTODY & TRANSFER HELP

    Illinois Immigration Bonds

    If someone was taken into ICE custody in Illinois, start by confirming where they are now. They may be at the Broadview ICE Processing Center or may have already been transferred outside the state.

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    Where Is the Person Now?

    Choose the situation that best describes what you know.

    Federal ICE Processing Facility

    Broadview ICE Processing Center

    Broadview is a federal ICE processing facility near Chicago. It is not a local jail, and a person taken there may later be transferred to another detention facility.

    View Broadview Processing Center Information

    Transferred Outside Illinois?

    A person arrested in Illinois may be moved to a detention facility in another state. Confirm the current location before traveling, sending documents or relying on facility-specific information.

    Check the Current ICE Location

    Not Sure Where the Person Is Being Held?

    Start with the person's information below. Our guide explains how to search by name or A-Number and what to do if the person does not appear.

    • Full legal name
    • Country of birth
    • Date of birth
    • A-Number, if available

    A recent arrest or transfer may not appear immediately.

    Arrest Location May Not Be the Detention Location

    Someone taken into ICE custody in Chicago, the suburbs or another Illinois community may first be processed at Broadview and later transferred outside Illinois.

    Arrest in Illinois

    The person is taken into ICE custody in Chicago or another Illinois community.

    Broadview Processing

    The person may be processed at the Broadview ICE Processing Center near Chicago.

    Current ICE Facility

    The person may be transferred to a facility in Illinois or another state.

    Always confirm the current facility before traveling, sending mail or personal property, checking visitation information, or starting a bond payment. Illinois law generally prevents state and local governments from entering or renewing agreements to hold people solely for federal civil immigration violations. Broadview is operated by ICE and is not a municipal facility.

    Learn About Illinois Immigration Enforcement Laws

    The Facility, ICE Office and Immigration Court Are Different

    Processing or Detention Facility

    The place where the person is physically held. The facility may change after a transfer.

    ICE Field Office

    Handles certain immigration custody and enforcement matters. The Chicago ERO Field Office covers Illinois and several neighboring states.

    Immigration Court

    Handles the immigration case. The court may be in a different city or state from the current detention facility.

    Use the person's hearing notice or the EOIR Automated Case Information System to confirm the court.

    Has an Immigration Bond Already Been Set?

    If ICE or an Immigration Judge has already set an eligible bond, Amistad can help with the next steps. You do not need to travel to Broadview or another detention facility to begin.

    Not sure whether a bond has been set? Review Bond Eligibility and Requirements.

    What to Have Ready

    • Full legal name
    • A-Number, if available
    • Current detention facility, if known
    • Bond type and amount, if set
    • Your name and phone number

    Start with what you have. We will explain what is still needed.

    Compare Your Options

    Once an eligible immigration bond has been set, compare the available payment and collateral options before starting.

    Compare Immigration Bond Payment Options

    How Amistad Helps

    1

    Confirm Bond Information

    We review the person's name, A-Number, current facility and bond amount.

    2

    Complete the Application

    The person arranging the bond provides the required information and supporting documents.

    3

    Review Payment and Collateral

    Available options depend on the bond amount and application approval.

    4

    Submit the Approved Bond

    After all requirements are completed, Amistad can submit an approved eligible bond through ICE's electronic bond process.

    ICE and the detention facility control bond acceptance, transfer information, release processing and timing. Submitting a bond does not guarantee immediate release, and release does not end the immigration case.

    Illinois Immigration Bond Questions

    Is Broadview a long-term detention center?
    Broadview is an ICE processing facility. A person may remain there temporarily or be transferred to another facility. Always confirm the current location through ICE.
    Can someone detained in Illinois be transferred to another state?
    Yes. Transfers outside Illinois are possible. The arrest location and the current detention location may be different.
    Why is the person not appearing in the ICE locator?
    A recent arrest or transfer may not appear immediately. Check the spelling, country of birth and A-Number. If the arrest was recent, contact ICE or check again later.
    Is a county bail bond the same as an immigration bond?
    No. A county bond relates to a criminal or local case. An immigration bond relates to federal immigration custody.
    Do I need to live in Illinois?
    No. Amistad can provide immigration bond application assistance remotely, subject to eligibility and approval requirements.
    Do I need to travel to the detention facility?
    Usually not to begin the Amistad process. Confirm directly with ICE before traveling for any other reason.
    Which Immigration Court is handling the case?
    Do not assume the court based on the arrest location. Use the hearing notice or EOIR case system to confirm where the case is assigned.
    What if an immigration bond has not been set?
    Amistad cannot determine eligibility, set a bond, reduce the amount or request a hearing. For legal advice about those matters, contact a licensed immigration attorney.

    Ready to Review an Illinois Immigration Bond?

    If the bond has been set, call with whatever information you have. The person's name, A-Number, current facility and bond amount are the most helpful details.

    Call (800) 969-3484Get Bond Help

    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. Amistad does not guarantee bond approval, acceptance or release timing.

    Information reviewed August 25, 2026. Operational information can change. Sources reviewed include the State of Illinois Broadview information, ICE Online Detainee Locator, ICE Chicago Field Office and EOIR Immigration Court information.