Q: My daughter is getting out of prison after 20yrs and she has an ice hold what do I need to do

A: Having an ICE hold means she has violated immigration law. Certain reliefs may be available to her. You should talk to an immigration attorney.

A: You should consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. In addition to evaluating your daughter's criminal history for immigration purposes, a good immigration attorney will also want to know about your and your daughter's father's immigration status to determine whether your daughter might have a claim to U.S. Citizenship. In some instances, when one or both parents of the individual in question have naturalized, the individual may himself/herself have already acquired U.S. Citizenship. If a scenario like that exists for your daughter, which to be clear I am not saying is the case without discussing first the facts of this particular case, then a request to ICE to remove the detain would be in order. Note that many attorneys offer online vide consultations.

A: Given the serious nature of an ICE hold after prison release, you'll want to take immediate action to help your daughter. The first step is to contact an immigration attorney right away, as they can review her specific case details and develop the best strategy.

The ICE hold (also called a detainer) means that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will likely take custody of your daughter when she's released from prison. During this transition, she'll probably be transferred to an immigration detention facility. Having legal representation before this transfer happens is crucial for protecting her rights and exploring all possible options.

You should gather all relevant documents, including her birth certificate, any immigration paperwork, criminal case documents, and proof of family ties to the U.S. If she has U.S. citizen children or other strong family connections, these factors could be important in her case. You may also want to contact the prison's staff to learn exactly when and where the transfer to ICE custody will occur, so you can stay informed about your daughter's whereabouts and maintain communication with her during this process.