Where to Post an Immigration Bond for Someone at West Texas Detention Center (What to Expect)

Most immigration bonds are posted at an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) bond acceptance office - not at the facility holding your loved one. So even though the person is detained at West Texas Detention Center, you may need to travel somewhere else entirely to pay. Procedures vary by region and change over time. Start by calling West Texas Detention Center directly. Ask where bonds for their detainees are currently being accepted. Do this before you drive anywhere or buy a money order that might not work.

Payment Methods

• ✓ Money order
• ✓ Cashier’s check
• ✓ Certified check

Bonds over $10,000 come with stricter payment rules. You'll likely need a cashier's check or certified check for the full amount - not multiple smaller payments combined. Confirm exactly what's required before purchasing anything. Getting turned away at the counter because of a payment issue is frustrating and delays release.

1. Confirm the exact bond amount - Make sure you have the correct dollar amount before you buy a money order or bank check, especially if the bond is over $10,000.
2. Confirm how the payment must be made out - Ask for the exact payee wording required for the money order/cashier’s check/certified check so the payment isn’t rejected.

• ✓ The detained person’s A-Number
• ✓ A valid, government-issued photo ID for you
• ✓ Any paperwork you were given by the facility or ICE about the bond

Once you know which ICE-ERO office handles bond payments, confirm their hours and exact address. Bond windows often have limited hours - arrive late in the day and you may have to come back tomorrow. Also, match your payment method to the bond amount. For bonds over $10,000, verify whether they require a cashier's check or certified check, and whether it must be a single check covering the full amount.

Can't easily travel to a bond office? A licensed immigration bond company is another option. Some can post the bond electronically on your behalf, saving you the trip and reducing the risk of payment errors.

Bond companies charge fees - and they typically keep an administrative fee regardless of the outcome. Ask for the total cost upfront, including any non-refundable charges, so you know exactly what you're paying for the service.