Detention Relief: Parole Versus Bond

Marshall Cohen
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Quick Summary: If you or someone you know is detained by immigration authorities, understanding the difference between parole and bond is crucial. A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has blocked bond access for many immigrants, making guidance from an experienced, trusted immigration attorney more important than ever.

Key Points:

Parole: Allows certain individuals to enter and remain in the US during removal proceedings, even without a bond.
Bond: A fee for release from detention, set by the immigration judge.
Recent BIA ruling: Individuals who entered the US without inspection are no longer eligible for a bond hearing.
Important: Being granted parole or bond does not stop your removal proceedings.

Questions about detention relief? Contact our Atlanta immigration attorneys today at (470) 428-3200 to schedule a consultation.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how. We fight harder.

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When facing immigration detention, understanding your options for release can mean the difference between months in custody and being reunited with your family. Attorney Marshall Cohen, founding partner of Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group, explains the difference between parole and bond - two fundamentally different paths to freedom.

Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group is committed to helping you navigate these complex immigration processes. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our experienced Atlanta immigration attorneys and determine your best path forward.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how. We fight harder.

What is Parole?

Individuals who attempt to enter the United States without inspection or who present themselves at a port of entry may request parole. If granted, ICE allows you temporary entry into the US without further detention while removal proceedings move forward.

What is Bond?

If you lawfully entered the US and are later detained by ICE, you may request release on bond directly from ICE. If ICE denies bond or sets the amount too high, you can request a bond redetermination hearing before an immigration judge.

During this hearing, the judge will evaluate several factors, including flight risk, danger to the community, and your ties to the United States, before deciding whether to grant bond and in what amount.

New Bond Restrictions

In a recent decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled that anyone who enters the United States without inspection – regardless of when they entered – is no longer eligible for a bond hearing. This decision is being contested, but ICE and most immigration judges are following this decision.

This affects millions of people who originally entered the US without inspection, including those who have lived in the US for decades, built families and businesses, and established deep community ties. Understanding your alternative legal options is more important than ever.

Protect Your Freedom With Experienced Legal Support

Your eligibility for bond, parole, or another form of relief impacts your freedom and your family's future. The first step is to understand your options by having an experienced Atlanta deportation lawyer evaluate your case.

If you or a loved one is detained, don't wait. Contact Antonini & Cohen today at (470) 428-3200 to discuss your options with our experienced legal team.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how. We fight harder.

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Hi, I'm Marshall Cohen, founding partner at Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law. Today, I'd like to speak with you about the difference between parole and bond.

Parole is typically given to someone who attempts to enter the United States without inspection or presents themselves at the border. Customs and Border Protection may release that person, and this is called parole. They're allowed to physically enter the United States for a specified purpose, most often to appear before an immigration judge who will determine that person's admissibility to the United States.

Bond, however, is when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehends someone inside the United States and detains them. The person can request bond from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and if they don't get the bond that they wanted, they can ask for a bond redetermination hearing in front of an immigration judge.

Now, recently, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that anyone who entered the United States without inspection, regardless of when, is ineligible for a bond. So, eligibility for bond has been severely curtailed, but that's basically the conceptual difference between parole and bond.

So, if you or a loved one have been placed in removal proceedings, and you'd like to find out if you're eligible for bond, call us at Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law. Our experienced attorneys have a deep understanding of immigration law, and we would love to help you determine if you're eligible for a bond and if you're eligible for relief from removal. At Antonini & Cohen, we know how. We fight harder.

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Marshall Cohen, a founding partner of Antonini & Cohen, has devoted his career to helping immigrants achieve their dreams. For more than 30 years, he has practiced immigration law exclusively, guiding thousands of families, professionals, and individuals through every step of the process — from visas and green cards to naturalization, deportation defense, and appeals.