Services - ICE Detention

ICE Detention: Emergency Help for Immigrant Families

We understand how terrifying it feels when your loved one may be detained—or has already been detained—by immigration authorities. Our goal is to give you clarity, a step-by-step plan, and legal protection in the most critical moments.


Detention often happens unexpectedly — early in the morning at home, at work, or during a routine check. Many families don’t know where the person has been taken or what to do next. This is especially devastating for Ukrainian families fleeing war, now facing the trauma of arrest.

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Download the Free Guide for Ukrainian Families

We've created a free downloadable guide for Ukrainian families in case of ICE arrest. It includes:

  • Step-by-step legal instructions for Ukrainian families
  • Document templates to get you familiar with the documents you will need to provide to the immigration authorities
  • Legal checklists and attorney recommendations

What Happens After an ICE Arrest — Step by Step

  1. Arrest and Initial Screening: Stay calm. Don’t sign documents you don’t understand. You have the right to remain silent and speak to an attorney.
  2. Transfer to Detention: ICE may move the person to another state. Families aren’t always notified immediately.
  3. Find Them: Use the ICE Detainee Locator Tool using the A-number or full legal name.
  4. Attorney Entry: We file Form G-28 to represent you and start all communication with the detention center.
  5. Bond or Release: We evaluate if release is possible via bond, parole, or hearing depending on the person’s entry status and category.
  6. Bond Package: We prepare identity docs, community letters, stability proof, and character statements to support early release.
  7. Release & Defense: We continue representation, helping with defense strategy, court dates, and legal protections post-release.

Attorney’s Advice for ICE Detention

Prepare in advance. Keep copies of immigration documents, sign a Custodial and Financial Power of Attorney, and set up an emergency contact plan. Knowing what to do helps protect your rights if the unexpected happens.


Why Work With Us for ICE Detention Cases

  • ✅ Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk has helped many families reunite after detention
  • ✅ Deep experience with emergency G-28 filings, bond packages, and ICE protocols
  • ✅ Multilingual team fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian
  • ✅ Personalized attention — you’re not just a case number
  • ✅ Clear communication, fast response time, and honest guidance
  • ✅ Trusted by Ukrainian and Eastern European immigrant communities
  • ✅ We work with clients across the U.S. and abroad

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a bond hearing?

A bond hearing allows a judge to decide whether a detained person can be released while their immigration case is pending — and if so, what bond amount is set.

2. How do I know if my loved one qualifies for release?

We assess legal entry status, criminal history, prior deportation orders, and whether the case is under ICE or the immigration court. Some parole cases cannot go before a judge.

3. How fast can someone be released?

If bond or parole is granted and paperwork is ready, release can happen in days. Preparation makes a difference.

4. Will ICE notify the family after arrest?

Not always. That’s why quick action using the Detainee Locator and attorney representation is essential.

5. Do you offer services in Russian and Ukrainian?

Yes — Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk and team provide full services in Russian, Ukrainian, and English.

Detained by ICE? We’re Ready to Help

Don’t wait. Every minute counts in ICE detention cases.

Schedule a consultation or contact our legal team now to protect your family and your future.