Bond Hearings: How Congruence Law, P.C. Helps Detained Immigrants Seek Release While Fighting Their Case

When someone is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), they often face the frightening reality of prolonged confinement, separation from family, and limited access to resources. For many individuals in this situation, a bond hearing offers the first opportunity to regain freedom while their immigration case proceeds. At Congruence Law, P.C., we help detained individuals and their families seek release by petitioning the immigration court for a fair and timely bond determination.

A bond hearing is a legal proceeding before an immigration judge to determine whether a detained noncitizen is eligible to be released from immigration custody, and if so, under what financial or supervisory conditions. Unlike in criminal court, immigration bond hearings are governed by civil immigration law and involve unique legal standards and procedural rules.

Not every detained individual is eligible for a bond hearing. Some are subject to mandatory detention due to certain criminal convictions or security grounds and must remain in custody for the duration of their proceedings unless special relief is granted. Others may be eligible, but must affirmatively request a bond hearing before the immigration court after being taken into ICE custody.

At Congruence Law, P.C., we assist clients in determining whether they are eligible for bond and, if so, help prepare and submit a motion for a bond redetermination hearing. We gather evidence to support release, including documents that demonstrate the individual’s ties to the community, stable residence, employment history, family support, lack of flight risk, and absence of danger to others.

During the hearing, the immigration judge will consider whether the detained individual is a flight risk or a danger to the community. The burden of proof rests with the noncitizen to show that they warrant release. If successful, the judge may set a monetary bond amount (typically starting at $1,500 and often significantly higher) or impose conditions of supervision. If the judge denies bond or sets it too high, a written appeal may be filed with the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Common challenges in bond hearings include prior criminal history, past orders of removal or immigration violations, lack of stable housing or community ties, or insufficient documentation. At Congruence Law, we help clients and families gather key supporting materials such as letters from employers, church leaders, or community members, proof of lawful family ties, and affidavits of support. We also advise families on payment procedures, sponsor responsibilities, and how bond conditions may affect the broader immigration case.

For families seeking to reunite with a detained loved one, time is critical. We work quickly to submit bond motions, coordinate with detention facilities, and prepare clients and their families for the hearing process. We also help clients understand the relationship between bond proceedings and their underlying immigration claims—such as asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment of status—and how release can affect access to legal support, medical care, and due process.

Being in ICE detention can be dehumanizing and isolating—but legal relief may be available. At Congruence Law, P.C., we are committed to helping individuals and families pursue release with urgency, dignity, and legal precision.

If someone you love is detained and may be eligible for a bond hearing, contact us at immigration@congruence.comto request a consultation. We’re here to help you seek release and restore stability while the legal process continues.