ICE Hold, Detainer, or Deportation Order?

ICE Hold, Detainer, or Deportation Order? An ICE detainer asks a jail to notify ICE and may request up to 48 additional hours of detention after release. A Notice to Appear (NTA) starts removal proceedings but is not a deportation order. A final removal order means the government has authority to remove the person from the United States. Knowing which document you have is critical because the legal options and deadlines can be very different. What Do These Terms Mean? ICE detainer (Form I-247A): A request to a local jail to hold someone temporarily for ICE pickup. Notice to Appear (Form I-862): Starts immigration court proceedings and alleges that someone is removable. Removal order: A final decision requiring the person to leave the United States. An ICE detainer does not automatically mean someone already has a removal order. How Can You Find Out What You Have? Ask for copies of the immigration paperwork. You can also check immigration court information through EOIR's case-information system using the person's A-Number. Look for documents such as: Form I-247A — ICE detainer Form I-862 — Notice to Appear Form I-860 — expedited removal order Immigration court decisions or removal orders If a final removal order already exists, urgent legal review may be necessary because options such as a motion to reopen or a stay of removal can depend on the circumstances. Do not assume an ICE hold is the same as a deportation order. Confirm the actual paperwork first, then determine what legal options and deadlines apply. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law - Abogados de Inmigración 14150 Huffmeister Rd Ste 200, Cypress, TX 77429 (346) 585-2335 https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com/our-locations/cypress/