Immigrants & Immigration
Worried about doing this on your own? You may be able to get free legal help.
As of July 2023, ICE uses a web-based system for paying an immigrant’s bond. This system is called Cash Electronic Bonds (CeBonds). ICE is no longer accepting bond payments in person at ICE field offices (except in limited cases).
You can use CeBONDS if you are within the US, and either:
- You are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, law firm, or non-profit organization and want to post a delivery bond, voluntary departure bond, or order of supervision bond, or
- You are a noncitizen and want to post a Voluntary Departure bond or Order of Supervision bond on your own behalf.
To use CeBONDS, visit the website www.ice.gov/bonds and follow these steps:
- Click on “Click here to post a bond.”
- Click "Sign-up" to create an account and verify your identity, so be prepared to provide identity documents.
- If you already have an account, sign in using your login information.
- Follow the instructions on the website to finish paying the bond. Instructions are available in English and Spanish.
- After you finish paying the bond, you can ttrack the bond’s status online.
If you need help using CeBONDS, you can email [email protected]
Note: If you do not have access to the internet or computer services, you may be able to work with ICE in person. First, you should contact your local ICE field office. You should tell them that you need to pay an immigration bond and do not have access to the internet. Then, ask for instructions for how to pay the bond in person.
Once the bond is posted and an immigrant is released, it is very important that the immigrant change their mailing address with the immigration court, as all future hearing notices will be sent to them via mail. If the immigrant misses their court hearing, they will be removed in their absence.
The immigrant should complete Form EOIR-33 and mail this form to the Immigration Court at 55 E. Monroe St., Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60607, with a copy to DHS/ICE Office of the Principal Legal Advisor at 55 E. Monroe St. Ste 1400, Chicago, IL 60603. The EOIR-33 form also has instructions for online service. ICE recommends:
- Submitting the form within 5 days of a change of address,
- Mailing the form using certified mail at a US Post Office, and
- Keeping a copy of your completed form for your records and for any check-ins.
