What options could a person have to be released on bond from a detention facility?
Not everyone is eligible to be released from detention on bond: under the law, some people must be mandatorily detained. Some of the things considered when ICE/the courts make this determination are criminal convictions, manner of entry to the U.S., and whether the person is determined to have a credible fear after a credible fear interview.
- Discussing whether someone should be mandatorily detained would be considered giving legal advice, so I would recommend they read the guides below from FIRRP
There are 3 different opportunities to ask for a bond before the end of an immigration case. The FIRRP resources below explain all three.
- When a person is transferred to ICE from CBP, ICE can make the determination that a person can be released with the payment of a bond in a certain amount.
- If ICE does not offer a bond at this point, or if the amount is very high, the now detained person can ask for a bond hearing in front of an immigration judge.
- There should also be a custody review after a person has been detained for 90 days or more.
ICE information on how to post a bond once it has been determined:
Resources from FIRRP:
Template Text Messages
Paying a Bond
Pay a bond Post a Bond | ICE
Paga un bond ICE | Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos
Additional Template Text Messages
Affirmative Asylum
If you believe you qualify for Affirmative Asylum take a look at the document requirements in the form filing tips section at the following link Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal | USCIS
Si usted cree que califica para asilo visite la sección nombrada Consejos para Presentación de Formularios en el siguiente enlace Solicitud de Asilo y de Suspensión de Remoción | USCIS
Family Petition
If you believe you qualify for a family petition take a look at the document requirements at the following link Family of U.S. Citizens | USCIS
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
Catholic Charities Charla 713.595.4162Si usted cree que califica para una petición familiar visite el siguiente enlace Familiares de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses | USCIS
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
Catholic Charities Charla 713.595.4162Adjustment of Status
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Registration opens online every week. You need an email to schedule an appointment. If you do not have an email call 713-929-9280
Adjustment of Status Consultation($30) Immigration Legal Services - Virtual Appointment/Cita Virtual (office365.com)GHIRP (713) 561-3059
JFON (713) 454-6470
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
Citizenship
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Registration opens online every week. You need an email to schedule an appointment. If you do not have an email call 713-929-9280.
Citizenship Consultation Immigration Legal Services - Virtual Appointment/Cita Virtual (office365.com)Baker Ripley (346) 867-3871
Woori Juntos (832) 831-2354
BPSOS (281) 530-6888
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
JFON (713) 454-6470
Chinese Community (713) 271-6100
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
Bonding Against Adversity (713) 471-5832
OCA (262) 505-7183
Fe y Justicia- laborers (713) 862-8222
Legal Consultations
BPSOS
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am-1pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenDZLzrvx7BnuNxoFinxExIQ0XdU_Y8IWZcyiCDWNX7y2oew/viewformEl primer y tercer miercoles de cada mes de 10am-1pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenDZLzrvx7BnuNxoFinxExIQ0XdU_Y8IWZcyiCDWNX7y2oew/viewformCatholic Charities
First three Wednesdays of the month 9am-11am
Los primeros tres miercoles del mes de 9am-11am
713-595-4100
YMCA
Wednesday Consultations
Consultas los miercoles
Email/envie correo a immigrationhelp@ymcahouston.org
TPS
Baker Ripley- for Venezuelans (346) 867-3871
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
Fe y Justicia- laborers (713) 862-8222
Work Permit
Baker Ripley- for Venezuelans (346) 867-3871
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
Removal Defense
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
DACA Renewal
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Registration opens online every week. You need an email to schedule an appointment. If you do not have an email call 713-929-9280.
DACA Renewal Consultation($30) Immigration Legal Services - Virtual Appointment/Cita Virtual (office365.com)Baker Ripley (346) 867-3871
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
Fe y Justicia- laborers (713) 862-8222
U Visa
If you believe you qualify for a U-Visa take a look at the document requirements in the Applying for U Non-immigrant Visa section at the following link Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS
Si usted cree que califica por la visa U visite la seccion nombrada Cómo Solicitar el Estatus de No Inmigrante U (Visa U) en el siguiente enlace Víctimas de Actos Criminales: Estatus U de No Inmigrante | USCIS
Memorial Assistance Ministries
Registration opens online every week. You need an email to schedule an appointment. If you do not have an email call 713-929-9280.
U-Visa Consultation ($30) Immigration Legal Services - Virtual Appointment/Cita Virtual (office365.com)Tahirih – must be a victim of gender-based violence (866) 575-0071
Baker Ripley (346) 867-3871
Catholic Charities (713) 595-4100
BPSOS (281) 530-6888
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
JFON (713) 454-6470
South Texas College of Law (713) 646-2990
University of Houston Law Centre (713) 743-2094
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
DAYA- survivors of gender-based violence (713) 981-7645
T Visa
If you believe you qualify for a T-Visa take a look at the document requirements in the Applying for T Non Immigrant Visa section at the following link Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS
Si usted cree que califica por la visa T visite la seccion nombrada Cómo Solicitar el Estatus T de No Inmigrante en el siguiente enlace Víctimas de Trata de Personas: Estatus T de No Inmigrante | USCIS
Memorial Assistance Ministries (713) 929-9280
Tahirih – must be a victim of gender-based violence (866) 575-0071
Baker Ripley (346) 867-3871
Catholic Charities (713) 595-4100
BPSOS (281) 530-6888
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
JFON (713) 454-6470
South Texas College of Law (713) 646-2990
University of Houston Law Centre (713) 743-2094
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
DAYA- survivors of gender-based violence (713) 981-7645
VAWA
If you believe you qualify for VAWA take a look at the document requirements in the checklist for VAWA Self-Petitioners at the following link Checklist of Required Initial Evidence for Form I-360 (for informational purposes only) | USCIS
Si usted cree que califica para VAWA visite la seccion nombrada Lista de Cotejo para Autopeticionarios de VAWA en el siguiente enlace Lista de Cotejo sobre Evidencia Inicial para el Formulario I-360 (para propósitos informativos únicamente) | USCIS
Memorial Assistance Ministries (713) 929-9280
Tahirih – must be a victim of gender-based violence (866) 575-0071
Baker Ripley (346) 867-3871
Catholic Charities (713) 595-4100
BPSOS (281) 530-6888
GHIRP (713) 561-3059
JFON (713) 454-6470
South Texas College of Law (713) 646-2990
University of Houston Law Centre (713) 743-2094
YMCA (713) 339-9015 (713) 758-9280
DAYA- survivors of gender-based violence (713) 981-7645
SIJS
If you believe you qualify for SIJS take a look at the document requirements at the following link Special Immigrant Juveniles | USCIS
Si usted cree que califica para SIJS visite el siguiente enlace Jóvenes Inmigrantes Especiales | USCIS
