Preparing Bond Submission
Here you will find required forms, filing and service instructions, samples, and templates for your bond submission to the immigration court.
Required Step
EOIR E-registry
In order to enter an appearance on behalf of your client in immigration court, you must first register to practice before the immigration court by completing EOIR’s E-registry process. It is a two-step process involving online registration followed by online or in-person verification of your identity at your local immigration court.ICE CeBonds Overview
A brief explainer on the ICE CeBonds System.
Bond for New Arrivals
Motion for Custody Redetermination - New Arrivals
This is a sample with instructions for your Motion for Custody Redetermination (i.e. the request for a Bond hearing) along with an index of exhibits and a certificate of service.
Sample Bond Sponsor Letter
This is an example of a sponsor letter that gives you an idea of what such a letter should contain.
Bond for Clients Who Have Been In the U.S.
Motion and Pre-Hearing Statement - Prior History in U.S.
A motion for bond for clients who have been in the U.S. for some time, along with table of exhibits and proposed order.
Bond Re-Determination
Motion for Bond Re-Determination - Bond Reduction
A motion to ask the judge to reconsider and reduce a bond. This is only used after an Immigration Judge has already held a bond hearing before.