If your loved one has been detained by ICE near El Paso, Texas, there’s a strong chance they are being held at the El Paso Service Processing Center.
Families often feel overwhelmed when trying to navigate detention rules, visiting schedules, and the immigration court process.
Knowing how this facility operates—and how an experienced immigration lawyer can help—can make a significant difference in your loved one’s case.
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The El Paso Processing Center is one of many immigration detention facilities operating in Texas and across the United States.
Like other detention centers, it is used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold certain noncitizens while their immigration cases are pending.
Due to its location, many detainees at this center come from Mexico, Colombia, Central America, India, and other countries.
The facility is located at El Paso Field Office 8915, Montana Ave, El Paso, TX, 79925. The visiting hours for detainees vary based on the visitor’s relationship to the detainee and the day of the week. Every visit, except the attorney visits, is non-contact and must be scheduled.
For family friends, they can come between 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, visiting time is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and also from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Clergy visits are not limited to any specific period – religious leaders can visit anytime, any day. However, prior arrangements must be made with the chaplain’s office.
Also, immigration attorneys can visit their clients every day of the week between 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and on holidays, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Authorized paralegals are also allowed to visit detainees 7 times a week, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays, and 8:00 am and 12:00 pm on holidays and weekends.
While most attorney visits are held physically, immigration attorneys may also opt for virtual meetings with detainees. Virtual legal meetings usually last an hour and can be held between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Note that all visits last only an hour, and visitors are required to arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled visit for security clearance.
If you are unsure whether your family member is at the El Paso Service Processing Center, you can use ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System. You will need either:
Alternatively, you may call the facility directly or contact the local ICE office for assistance.
Direct phone calls to detainees are not permitted. However, you may leave a message by calling (915) 225-1941. You’ll need to provide:
The facility will then deliver the message to your loved one.
Many detainees at the El Paso Processing Center face uncertain immigration outcomes. For family members and friends, this can be stressful and disheartening. However, working with an immigration lawyer can help you better understand the legal options that may be available.
At Immigration Spurgin, PLLC, our attorneys focus exclusively on immigration law and bring compassion and decades of experience handling immigration cases. Depending on the circumstances, our immigration lawyers can explore potential options for immigration relief, including the following.
This option is primarily available to detainees who have a U.S citizen or a permanent resident sponsor and can demonstrate that they are not a public safety or flight risk. You may be able to get out of detention by paying the bond set by ICE or requesting a bond hearing.
We can help detainees in the El Paso Processing Center apply for asylum in the United States. However, this application is only successful if they can provide evidence that they have a valid and well-founded fear that returning to their home country will expose or predispose them to persecution. This can be due to their race, nationality, or religion.
Using humanitarian factors such as strong community ties and medical needs, we can help you apply for prosecutorial discretion. However, you can only qualify if you have limited immigration violations and a clean criminal record.
Getting legal representation early can help an El Paso Processing Center detainee better understand the options available and prepare for the next steps in their case. An immigration attorney can help navigate the process while protecting your loved one’s rights and interests.
If your loved one has been detained at the El Paso Processing Center, contact Immigration Spurgin, PLLC immediately. Our experienced immigration team can review your loved one’s situation, explain potential legal options, and provide guidance throughout the immigration process.
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