First 24 Hours Action Plan

ICE Locator: https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search
EOIR hotline (Executive Office for Immigration Review): 1-800-898-7180

Step 1

Confirm facility and A-number.

Step 2

Check court status: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/

Step 3

Call facility for phone, visitation, and commissary rules: https://www.ice.gov/detention-facilities

Step 4

Find legal help: AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association): https://www.ailalawyer.com/
EOIR Pro Bono list: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers

A. Can they make phone calls?

Ask the facility about phone system setup.

If you know the facility name: Search visitation and phone rules here:
https://www.ice.gov/detention-facilities

If calls are limited, ask:

  • What phone provider is used?
  • How to fund commissary account?

B. Is bond possible?

Not everyone qualifies.

To understand bond eligibility: Read: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1480271/download

If eligible, gather:

  • Proof of residence
  • Employment letters
  • Tax records
  • Family support letters

Then go to: → Bond & Release Guide

C. Is there an urgent medical issue?

Facilities must provide medical care.

Contact facility directly and request medical review.

If urgent, ask about grievance procedures through the facility administration.

If you cannot afford private counsel:

EOIR Pro Bono List:
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers

Search by state.

Keep a Written Log

Date
Time
Who you spoke with
What was said

Organized records reduce confusion later.

This page is informational only and does not replace advice from a licensed immigration attorney.