Immigration bonds are not frequently talked about when it comes to bail bonds. If you are not an immigrant, then you will not need this form of specialized bond nor a bail bond agency that specializes in immigration. If you are a natural citizen, then you will not need the services of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or INS, to help bail you out of a problem.



Immigration bonds are issued by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service to bail bond agents who specialize and are licensed to bond out immigrants to the United States. It is not just any old license.

It is one that is specially given out by the INS for a bail agency that knows the inner workings and risks associated with immigrants. Studies have shown that immigrants from certain countries are more likely to run and force a bail enforcement agent to try to track them down.

There are two ways a bond is posted. The first is a cash bond in which the immigrant puts up the entire amount in cash him or herself. The second is through a bail agency that will guarantee the bond but requires a percentage of the bond as their fee.

The higher the risk of running, the larger the bond will be and thus the percentage, which is non-refundable, will be higher as well. As long as the immigrant shows up to the court on the designated day there will be no problems.

There is one note that needs attention when dealing with the INS. Just because an immigrant is arrested does not mean they will automatically be deported back to their home country. It depends largely on the degree of crime and whether or not they are in the United States legally.

Chances are pretty high that if they are here illegally, they will be deported back to their home country. Just as with American citizens, immigrants are innocent until proven guilty.

Since immigration bonds are a specialized form of bond, it takes a person familiar with the laws of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in order to write the bond. The INS can point the immigrant towards agencies and attorneys who are familiar with these laws and who can help them out if they find themselves in trouble with the law.

It does not have to be a fruitless endeavor of hunting and searching. That is why the INS is a perfect place to begin the search. They help immigrants get the help they need in order to be tried fairly.