Detained Cases

Individuals who are non-citizens can be arrested by the Department of Homeland Security(DHS), Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcment(USICE), for a variety of reasons, including their lack of proper documentation to establish their right to legally remain in the United States, or because they are working without proper authority from the government, or perhaps because even though they have lawful permanent residence(LPR) status in the United States, have been convicted of certain crimes which may cause them to be deported back to their home country, or if they have no home country(are stateless) to be detained for long periods of time in government custody. In each such case, the reason for their detention must be carefully analyzed, and straightforward advice given as to whether they can expect to remain in the United States, and if not, what options they may have(for example, Voluntary Departure which has distinct advantages over being ordered deported). Some persons who are detained may be eligible for release on bond, and others may not. Some individuals may be eligible for release on parole, others may not. Bond may be granted in certain cases by an Immigration Judge. In other case, bond may not be granted, but the person may be granted a parole(conditional release) through the Deportation and Detention Officer, his or her supervisor and the District Director of Field Operations. In almost every detained case, it is extremely important to have the skilled assistance of an attorney.