Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) officers can detain non-citizens for various reasons.  Anyone who is in violation of their immigrant or non-immigrant status can be detained at an immigration detention facility.

Mandatory detention refers to the ability of the United States government to hold an immigrant without bond if he or she was convicted of certain crimes after December 8, 1998.

An immigration “hold” refers to a detainer that is placed on certain non-citizens when they are detained in city or county jails for criminal offenses.  Even if the Judge allows for bail or bond, an immigration hold or detainer will prevent the person from being released.  It is important that a New York immigration lawyer contact the ICE agent who placed the detainer in an attempt to have the detainer lifted so the person in custody can be released.

Our New York immigration attorneys have the experience it takes to represent clients who are being detained by the immigration authorities or who are being detained in other facilities because of an immigration hold.

If you need immediate assistance due to immigration hold or detention, call our offices or fill out the form to the left and we will respond.