Someone You Love Has Been Detained?
Time is critical. Follow these steps immediately to help secure their release.
Step 1: Locate the Detainee
Use the ICE Detainee Locator to find where your loved one is being held. You will need their A-Number and country of birth, or their full name and date of birth.
Information You'll Need
- Full legal name of the detainee
- Date of birth
- Country of birth
- A-Number (if known) - starts with 'A' followed by 8-9 digits
- Approximate date and location of arrest
Step 2: Do Not Sign Anything
Advise your loved one NOT to sign any documents without speaking to an attorney. Signing a 'voluntary departure' means they agree to be deported immediately.
Tell them to remain calm, not sign anything, and request to speak with an attorney before any interview.
Contact an immigration attorney immediately who can reach them and provide legal guidance.
WARNING: Signing a voluntary departure waives the right to a hearing and results in immediate deportation.
Step 3: Contact an Attorney
Call Amaral Law immediately at 1-844-423-3733. We can intervene to stop transfer, request a bond hearing, and fight for their release.
Be Ready to Provide
- Detainee's full name and A-Number
- Detention facility location (if known)
- Date and circumstances of arrest
- Any prior immigration history
- Your relationship to the detainee
Use ICE Locator
The official ICE Online Detainee Locator System helps you find where your loved one is being held.
Open ICE LocatorCheck Court Status
Use the EOIR portal to check immigration court hearing dates and case status.
Check Court Status- •Stay calm and gather information
- •Contact an immigration attorney immediately
- •Document everything - dates, times, officers' names
- •Gather evidence of ties to the community
- •Prepare for a bond hearing
- •Sign documents without legal advice
- •Promise to pay a bond you cannot afford
- •Discuss the case with anyone but your lawyer
- •Miss court dates
- •Ignore official notices