A detainee's release happens after an immigration bond is posted. Release after posting an immigration bond may take several days, depending on administrative processing times. You must ensure the detainee attends all court hearings. Missing court appearances could lead to forfeiting the bond.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY BOND HEARING? From the time the bond application is filed, it will typically take 1-3 weeks for the bond hearing to be set. The immigration judge will decide whether to grant a bond at the bond hearing, and if granted, how much the bond will be.
Bond payments must be made via Fedwire or Automated Clearing House (ACH) to post an immigration bond. Fedwire – a high speed, real time, electronic funds transfer system operated by the Federal Reserve Bank.
If the respondent is eligible for bond, the immigration judge considers whether respondent's release would pose a danger to property or persons, whether the respondent is likely to appear for further immigration proceedings, and whether the respondent is a threat to national security.
When the Debt Management Center receives your forms, it will process your bond refund. You should then receive a refund of the original bond amount along with any interest that accrued during the months or years that proceedings took place during. The refund process usually takes a couple of months.
You can request a bond hearing in writing and send it to the Immigration Court that has jurisdiction over your case. You can also request your bond hearing orally, while at your first (or even a subsequent) Master Calendar hearing in immigration court.
Interest Rates Apply Applicable until March 31, 2022, the current interest rate for immigration bonds is 0.6 percent, which does fluctuate over time as decided by the Treasury Secretary.
Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.
When the Debt Management Center receives your forms, it will process your bond refund. You should then receive a refund of the original bond amount along with any interest that accrued during the months or years that proceedings took place during. The refund process usually takes a couple of months.