EMERGENCY ICE HELP
Emergency – ICE Detention

If someone you love was just detained by ICE, start here.

We move quickly to help locate them, protect their rights, and fight for release.

If they’re in custody, they should not sign anything they don’t understand. Use the steps below, then call or email us so we can act fast.

1Don’t sign documents you don’t understand.
2Get full name, DOB, and A-number (if known).
3Call us so we can locate them and discuss options.
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Every minute matters.
The sooner you contact us, the more options we may have to protect your loved one.

Do these first. They protect your loved one immediately.

People often feel pressured to move fast. Focus on these basics, then contact our team.

  • Ask to speak with a lawyer before signing anything.
  • Get their full name, DOB, and A-number (if known).
  • Ask where they were taken (facility/city) and when.
  • Collect documents: prior immigration papers, court notices, old case numbers.
When you call, say:
“My loved one was detained by ICE. Their name is [NAME], DOB [DOB], and A-number [A#] (if known). They were taken from [LOCATION] on [DATE/TIME]. We need help locating them and understanding next steps.”

Call 484-763-4984 or email info@lehighvalleyimmigrationlawyers.com.

If any of these apply, time is especially critical.

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A prior removal/deportation order or missed court date.
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Any criminal history (even old or minor charges).
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Picked up at a check-in, airport, or after jail release.
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Pressure to sign “voluntary departure” or removal papers.

Call 484-763-4984 immediately.

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This page provides general information and is not legal advice. If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Information on this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Find someone in ICE custody (Online Detainee Locator)

Use ICE’s online locator to search by A-Number and country of birth, or by name + DOB. If you’re not sure, start anyway—partial info can still help.

  1. Click Open ICE Locator (it opens in a new tab).
  2. Try A-Number first if you have it.
  3. If not, use name, country of birth, and date of birth.
  4. If nothing appears, try alternate spelling, remove middle names, or try a prior name.
Open ICE Locator Back to emergency steps

Tip: If you see an A-Number, it often looks like A123456789. If the locator shows no match, it may mean the person is in another system, newly processed, or the info entered doesn’t match.