Written by Jayson Elliott · Attorney, Bay Legal PC · CA Bar No. 332479 · Last reviewed April 2026
Immigration Bond Hearings
If you are detained by ICE, you may be entitled to a bond hearing before an immigration judge. At the hearing, the judge determines whether you should be released on bond or detained while your removal case proceeds. Not everyone is eligible — certain individuals face mandatory detention.
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How much is immigration bond?
Bond amounts typically range from $1,500 to $25,000 or more, depending on flight risk and danger to community. The immigration judge has discretion to set the amount.
What factors does the judge consider at a bond hearing?
Community ties, family in the U.S., employment history, criminal record, immigration history, and whether you are likely to appear for future hearings.
Can I get bond if I have a criminal record?
It depends on the conviction. Individuals convicted of aggravated felonies or certain other offenses face mandatory detention without bond. Others may still be eligible.
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