What should I do if my relatives are arrested by the immigration bureau two years after their visas in the United States expire?

Relatives in the United States were arrested by immigration two years after their visas expired. Please consult a lawyer.

The United States government is increasingly using detention as a means to deal with arrested undocumented or repatriated permanent residents. When friends or relatives are detained, it may be difficult to find their whereabouts.

First of all, once you are arrested by the Immigration Bureau, the deportation officer in charge of your case must decide whether to detain you or release you conditionally within 48 hours-for example, to provide bail and meet with an immigration judge in future deportation procedures. Don't expect immigration officials to explain the various options given to you or provide you with correct information. Consult a lawyer first, especially before consulting a lawyer. Don't sign any agreements such as "voluntary departure" and "mandatory repatriation order". If the Immigration Bureau decides that you need to be deported, the official will issue you a notice of appearance in court ("NTA"), which includes information such as the deportation charges against you, the date and place of the judge's hearing, etc.

The judge will consider two factors when deciding your bail and the amount of bail. The first is whether you are "risk averse". The judge will consider whether you have a lot of connections with the community, so that you have reason to attend all future court hearings. Including whether you have a legitimate family and children, whether you have a stable job, whether you have financial assets such as a house, a car, and a deposit. The second factor is whether you pose a "community danger". The judge will review all your past arrests and criminal records, including drunk driving. If released, will it be similar to a new crime?