An ICE hold, or detainer, is a request issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to local law enforcement agencies. This request asks the agency to notify ICE before releasing an individual in their custody so that ICE can potentially take custody of the individual for immigration enforcement purposes.

Immigration law is ever-changing, and numerous questions arise for those attempting to understand it. Whether you are seeking a visa, aiming for naturalization, dealing with deportation proceedings, or trying to reunite with family members across borders, understanding the ins and outs of immigration regulations is first and foremost.