Get out of Jail Free: Cancellation of Removal
As the term cancellation of removal indicates, it is a get out of jail card for an eligible alien in removal proceedings who otherwise would have received an order of removal.
Address Changes and What it Means to an Immigrants “Venue” Status
Address Changes and What it Means to an Immigrants “Venue” Status
We cannot overemphasize the importance of the fact that providing an immigration court with a change of address does not result in a change of venue.
8 C.F.R. 1003.20 (a) provides that [v]enue shall lie at the Immigration Court where jurisdiction vests pursuant to [8 C.F.R.] 1003.14.
Voluntary Departure
Voluntary Departure
As is evident in the name, voluntary departure is form of relief in a removal proceeding
in which either ICE or an IJ grants an alien’s request to be allowed to depart the United States voluntarily, at his/her own expense, in lieu of having an order of removal.
Alien Self Deport
Alien Self Deport
A self deport does not avoid the effects of any order issued by an immigration judge (e.g., a 10-year ban on being admitted to the United States). If the alien provides proof of their self deport (e.g., a notarized statement from an officer at a United States embassy or consulate), however, the surety will be able to obtain cancellation of the delivery bond.
Detainee Individual Hearing
Alien Individual Hearing
Another type of hearing that occurs in the immigration process is the Individual Hearing.
Assuming that the alien’s case is not resolved at a Master Calendar Hearing (e.g., because the alien admits the veracity of the charges in the Notice To Appear), the immigration court will schedule an Individual Hearing.
Master Calendar Hearing
Master Calendar Hearing
As indicated in previous blogs, the first step in a removal proceeding is a Master Calendar Hearing.
This hearing is typically a short preliminary hearing and is usually recognized as the beginning step in the process of removal. This hearing and all other proceedings in the removal proceeding are scheduled by the immigration court, not Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). Notices of all hearings will come directly from the immigration court; they will not come from ICE.
How Does the Immigration Bond Process Work?
How does the immigration bond process work?
One of the most commonly asked questions I hear is “how does the immigration bond process work?”
Many people make the mistake of confusing the immigration bonding process with that of traditional bail bonding. While these two processes are similar, they are also very different. In order to clear up any confusion or misunderstanding of the immigration bond process, I have outlined the process in detail in this blog. That being said, you can always still call the Center for Immigration Assistance directly if you have any specific questions, (844) 910-2342.
The Players in the Immigration Bond Process
The Players in the Immigration Bond Process.
As you can probably tell, there are multiple players and stakeholders involved in the immigration bond process.
Understanding the roles of each of these players and how they interact and relate to each other will only help you better understand and navigate the world of immigration bonds. A description of each of these key players in the immigration bonding process is as follows:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE is the agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charged with enforcing United States immigration laws within the country.
The Importance of Immigration Form EOIR-33
The Importance of Immigration Form EOIR-33.
There are many forms and documents involved in the immigration process. Each immigration form has a specific purpose and role in ensuring that alien’s are released in the most informative and responsible way possible. One of these forms is the EOIR-33 form. A detailed description of this important and essential immigration form is provided in the following paragraphs.
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests an alien because it believes that he/she is in the United States illegally, it has 48 hours to decide whether there is prima facie evidence to justify this allegation, via Immigration Form EOIR-33. 8 C.F.R. 287.3(b).
Getting Started: Need to Get Someone Out of ICE Custody?
Getting Started: Need to Get Someone Out of ICE Custody?
One of the most commonly asked questions in the immigration bond world is the most obvious one, where do you start?
As you can imagine, most families and individuals have no idea what to do should they or a loved ever get detained. That is why the Center for Immigration Assistance focuses its website on providing information to families who are navigating the complex work of immigration. It is why I have written this blog post on where to get started if you need to get someone out of ICE custody.
