Immigration Bond Hearings / Custody Redetermination Hearing

Immigrants who have been detained in Immigration Courts may request that the Court release them, if they promise to attend all court hearings and abide by all court orders. When granting bond hearings, Immigration Courts consider three factors: (1) whether the immigrant’s circumstances have changed materially since the immigration court’s initial determination, (2) whether the applicant poses an immediate flight risk, and (3) whether the applicant is a danger to persons or property. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(e); Matter of Guerra, 24 I&N Dec. 37 (BIA 2006). Attorney Benny worked in an Immigration Court where numerous bond hearings were held. Thus she has extensive experience in that area.