What Do You Need Help With?
Pick the next step that fits what you know so far. You can ask questions before deciding which payment option is right for you.
I know the bond amount
Review cash or approved property collateral, or learn about paying ICE directly.
Compare Payment OptionsI need to find someone
Check ICE's official locator for the person's current detention location. They may be outside West Virginia, so verify before making travel plans.
Find Someone in ICE CustodyI don't know whether a bond is available
Learn what to check and what information can help you ask about next steps.
Check Eligibility and RequirementsHow to Pay an Immigration Bond in West Virginia
An immigration bond uses money or approved property to secure release from ICE custody while the case continues. The government decides if a bond is available and sets its amount. If eligible, you may use cash or property through Amistad, or pay ICE directly.
Cash Deposit With Amistad Bail Bonds
You deposit cash equal to the full bond amount. We hold it as collateral and handle the bond paperwork.
- Cash deposit
- Full bond amount
- Bond fee (premium)
- 2% of the bond amount
- Application fee
- $100
- Annual fees
- $0
Your cash deposit is not a fee. It may come back after ICE cancels the bond and all terms of your agreement are met.
See Cash Collateral DetailsUse a House With Amistad Bail Bonds
An approved house can be used instead of a full cash deposit. We review the house at no cost. Having a mortgage does not always rule it out.
- Collateral
- Approved property
- Bond fee (premium)
- 15% of the bond amount
- Application fee
- $100
- Annual fees
- $0
A lien is placed on the house, but you keep ownership. Our goal is to finish the bond and release the lien, not take your home. If ICE declares the bond forfeited and the full amount becomes due, you can avoid foreclosure by paying us what you owe under your agreement. Your home is at risk if that debt goes unpaid. Notary fees and the county fee to record the lien release are separate.
Pay ICE Directly
You may pay ICE yourself if you meet its requirements; there are no Amistad fees for this option. Eligible cash bonds may be submitted online through ICE eBonds. Check ICE's current instructions before starting.
Example: A $10,000 Bond
With Cash
$10,300
Total to start
- $10,000 cash deposit
- $200 bond fee
- $100 application fee
With Property
$1,600
Amistad Bail Bonds fees to start
- $1,500 bond fee
- $100 application fee
- Plus approved property as collateral
This is an example, not a quote or property approval. Notary and applicable county fees are separate.
How to Get Started With Amistad Bail Bonds
Call or begin online from any state. You can ask questions while confirming the person's location or whether a bond is available.
What to Have Ready
- The person's full legal name
- A-Number, the immigration ID on ICE paperwork
- Detention center name, if known; it may be outside West Virginia
- Bond amount, if set
- Your name and phone number
An A-Number is required before posting a bond. If you do not have it, contact us to discuss what to look for.
What Happens Next
- 1
Review your choices
We explain collateral options, fees, and missing information.
- 2
Complete the application
Review and sign the paperwork and make the agreed payment; property must first be approved.
- 3
Confirm the bond details
After paperwork and payment, we request confirmation from ICE.
- 4
Submit for ICE review
The bond goes through ICE eBonds. ICE approval is required before the facility can proceed with release.
How Long Does Release Take After the Bond Is Posted?
Release timing varies: ICE must approve the bond, then the holding facility handles processing. It may be outside West Virginia. Posting a bond does not mean the person can leave immediately, and no one can guarantee same-day release. Confirm the current location and release arrangements before traveling.
Confirm Before You Travel
No bond company can guarantee same-day release. ICE controls bond approval, and the detention center controls when the person can leave.
Before traveling, confirm the person's location and release arrangements with the facility.
Where Is Someone Arrested in West Virginia Being Held?
Until spring 2026, ICE held some people in West Virginia regional jails under an agreement with the state. In March 2026, the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the jail system had temporarily suspended accepting new ICE detainees following a court order; it also said the facilities continued to accept people facing pending state charges. The pause remained in place as of the latest reports we found.
Reports in 2026 said people arrested in West Virginia may be taken to detention centers in other states, including Pennsylvania. Earlier in 2026, jails in Charleston, Moundsville, and Martinsburg were among those used. A person may have been moved more than once, so check ICE's official locator for the current location; our ICE locator guide explains how. Calling ICE's Philadelphia field office is not needed to locate the person.
Check the Immigration Court Notice
West Virginia has no immigration court. The latest hearing notice identifies the court and whether the hearing is in person or by video. EOIR lists West Virginia under the Philadelphia Immigration Court's administrative control, but this does not identify where an individual hearing will be held. Follow the notice first because the online case tool may not show everything. Contact the court named on the notice with questions about a bond hearing.
West Virginia regional jails still hold people facing state criminal charges. Local bail and an immigration bond address separate processes.
West Virginia Immigration Bond Questions
Are people arrested in West Virginia held in West Virginia?+
Can I start a bond if the person was moved to another state?+
Is an immigration bond the same as bail at a West Virginia jail?+
How do I know which immigration court will hear the case?+
Can I pay an immigration bond online?+
Need Help With a West Virginia Immigration Bond?
Whether the person is in West Virginia or has been moved to another state, you can get started without traveling. Call or begin online to discuss a bond that has been set and the next steps.
Amistad provides immigration bond services, not legal advice. The government decides whether a bond is available and sets the amount. For advice about an immigration case, speak with an immigration attorney.