Mandi Law Group

§Urgent Immigration Matters

Urgent & Emergency Immigration Lawyer New York: Detention & Court

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Urgent immigration legal representation in New York prioritizes emergency ICE detention, bond hearings before an immigration judge, emergency motions for stay of removal, and expedited USCIS filing deadlines. Calls are returned promptly within one business day. Mandi Law Group handles these cases from its Latham, NY office — the firm's only office, minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office and open to walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET — and by phone or video anywhere in New York.

If someone has been detained by ICE, a hearing date has landed, or a deadline printed on a government notice is days away, do not wait for an appointment slot. Mandi Law Group handles urgent immigration matters across New York State — bond hearings, stays of removal, motions to reopen, emergency filings — from its office in Latham.

Urgent matters are prioritised. We return calls within one business day, and the Latham office at 22 Century Hill Drive takes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET, with Saturdays by appointment. M. Riaz Musani, Esq. appears at bond hearings and in immigration court himself.

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01Why this firm

Why Bring an Urgent Matter to Mandi Law Group

A detention, a hearing date or a deadline cannot wait its turn behind routine paperwork. Those matters are prioritised, handled by the attorney directly, and worked from an office minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office.

Urgent Matters Are Prioritised

Leave a message at any hour and it is read. Urgent matters — an ICE detention, a hearing date, a filing deadline — go to the front of the queue, and we return calls within one business day. The Latham office at 22 Century Hill Drive takes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET, and Saturdays by appointment, so a family that cannot wait can come in and speak to someone.

The Same Attorney, Start to Finish

M. Riaz Musani, Esq. has practised immigration law since 2012 and is admitted in New York and Connecticut. The attorney who takes your first call is the attorney who files the bond motion and stands up at the hearing. Nothing is handed to a paralegal you have never met, and nothing is explained to you second-hand.

ICE Detention and Court Access

We're authorized to visit clients at ICE detention facilities including county jails, federal detention centers, and ICE processing facilities throughout New York. We are familiar with the local procedures and personnel at the New York Immigration Court, the Varick Immigration Court, and the New York City ICE Field Office. This familiarity helps us file emergency motions, request bond hearings, and respond to detention emergencies on the timelines those courts require.

Family-Centered Crisis Support

Immigration emergencies devastate families—parents detained, children left at home, financial crisis, and overwhelming fear. We understand the human impact and provide compassionate support alongside thorough legal representation. Our team communicates with family members, coordinates logistics, and provides the emotional support families need during immigration crises.

02Emergency services

Urgent Services We Provide

The filings and appearances that time-critical immigration matters actually require, from bond motions and stays of removal to expedite requests and appeals.

  • ICE detention representation and bond hearings
  • Emergency deportation defense and removal proceedings
  • Urgent bond motion preparation and filing
  • Immigration court representation on short notice
  • Attorney contact with clients held in ICE facilities
  • Emergency asylum applications and credible fear prep
  • Urgent family emergency expedite requests
  • Priority consultations after an immigration arrest
  • Emergency stay of removal applications
  • Urgent humanitarian parole requests
  • Consular processing emergencies abroad
  • Emergency work permit expedite requests
  • Immigration compliance crisis response
  • Urgent RFE response preparation
  • Emergency visa denial consultation
  • Notice of appeal (EOIR-26) filed within the 30-day deadline

03How it works

Emergency Response Process

From the first call to the hearing and beyond — what happens, in what order, when you bring us an urgent immigration matter.

  1. Step 1: Tell Us What Has Happened

    Call (518) 698-0347 or use the form. Urgent matters — an ICE detention, a hearing date, a filing deadline — are prioritised. We return calls within one business day, and the Latham office takes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET, with Saturdays by appointment. Bring or read out any notice you have received: an I-862 Notice to Appear, a hearing notice, an RFE, or a detainee number.

  2. Step 2: Rapid Legal Strategy Development

    After understanding your emergency, we quickly develop an action plan. For ICE detention, we locate your family member, determine custody status, assess bond eligibility, and prepare for custody hearings. For urgent visa matters, we analyze deadlines, expedite options, and filing strategies. Time-critical immigration matters require swift, strategic legal responses.

  3. Step 3: Filing and Court Representation

    M. Riaz Musani, Esq. prepares the motions the situation calls for — bond applications, stays of removal, motions to reopen, emergency filings — and appears at the bond hearing and at the immigration court where the case is docketed. Deadlines set by a notice, such as the 30-day EOIR-26 appeal window, are calendared the day we take the matter on.

  4. Step 4: Ongoing Crisis Management and Communication

    Detention is frightening for the whole family. We give you a named attorney, not a rotating intake desk: updates as they happen, plain explanations of what the court has ordered, and coordination with family members who are gathering documents or funds for bond.

  5. Step 5: Long-Term Resolution Planning

    After addressing the immediate emergency, we develop comprehensive long-term immigration solutions. Bond release isn't the end—it's the beginning of deportation defense, asylum applications, or other relief. We transition from emergency response to strategic immigration planning to resolve your case permanently and protect your future in the United States.

04Common situations

Common Emergency Situations

These are the matters that come to us on short notice, and the pages that explain each one in full.

Where to Reach Us

Our only office is at 22 Century Hill Drive #101 in Latham, minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office, and it welcomes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET, with Saturdays by appointment. We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley by phone and video, and appear in person at the USCIS field office or immigration court where the case is heard.

Address
22 Century Hill Dr #101, Latham, NY 12110
Phone
(518) 698-0347 - Call About an Urgent Matter

§Call now

Detained, Scheduled or on a Deadline? Call Us

An ICE detention, a removal threat, a hearing date or a deadline on a government notice — tell us and it goes to the front of the queue. We return calls within one business day, and the Latham office takes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET.

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05Questions clients ask

Urgent Immigration Questions Clients Ask

What counts as an urgent immigration matter?
An ICE arrest or detention, an imminent removal, a bond hearing, a hearing date on the immigration court calendar, a deadline printed on a notice such as an RFE or an EOIR-26 appeal window, a credible fear interview, or a family emergency that may support humanitarian parole. Those matters are moved to the front of the queue. Other matters — a green card petition, a naturalisation filing — are handled on a normal appointment schedule. Call (518) 698-0347 and describe what has happened.
How quickly will you get back to me about a detention?
Detention matters are prioritised, and we return calls within one business day. You can also walk into the Latham office Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 18:00 ET. We start by locating the detained person through the ICE detainee locator, open communication with the facility, assess bond eligibility, and prepare for the custody hearing. Getting an attorney involved early matters more than any single phone call.
Can you see a detained family member in an ICE facility?
Access depends on the facility. Most ICE detention centers set restricted visiting days and hours, and legal visits have to be arranged within those rules. Attorneys can usually reach a detained client by telephone sooner than in person, and can appear at the bond hearing and at the immigration court once it is calendared. We work within each facility's constraints and tell you honestly what access we have.
How much does it cost?
Consultations are confidential and paid, with payment plans available, and the fee is quoted in writing before any work starts. What the representation costs depends on what the matter needs — a bond hearing, a stay of removal, a full removal defence — so we quote it once we know the facts rather than publishing a number that would not fit your case. Government filing fees are separate and are set by USCIS or EOIR.
What should I do immediately if a family member is arrested by ICE?
If ICE arrests your family member: (1) Stay calm and don't interfere with the arrest. (2) Write down the ICE officer's name, badge number, and facility information if provided. (3) Contact an immigration attorney immediately—call Mandi Law Group at (518) 698-0347. (4) Don't sign any documents or make statements to ICE without attorney consultation. (5) Gather immigration documents, ID, and any proof of residence/family ties. Early attorney involvement is critical.
Can emergency immigration attorneys stop deportation?
In some cases, yes. Emergency legal interventions can delay or prevent deportation including: emergency stay of removal motions, emergency appeals, bond hearings securing release, administrative closure requests, and emergency asylum or protection applications. Success depends on case facts, timing, and available legal relief. No attorney can guarantee outcomes, but rapid legal action provides the best chance of preventing imminent deportation.
What is an immigration bond hearing and how fast can it be scheduled?
A bond hearing is an immigration court proceeding where a judge determines if a detained individual can be released pending deportation proceedings and sets bond amount. Detained individuals have the right to request bond hearings. Timing varies—some occur within days, others take weeks depending on court schedules and case complexity. Attorney representation at bond hearings significantly increases release chances and lowers bond amounts.
Can I just come to the office, or do I need an appointment?
You can walk in. The office at 22 Century Hill Drive #101, Latham, NY 12110 is open to walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET, and on Saturdays by appointment. It is minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office. If you are outside the Capital Region, we represent clients across New York State by phone and video, and appear in person at the court or field office where the case is heard.
Which immigration courts and detention facilities do you appear at?
We represent clients across New York State and appear where the case is docketed: the immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza and Broadway in Manhattan, the Batavia Immigration Court attached to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility, the Varick Street ICE office, and the county jails and federal detention centers holding ICE detainees. Filings and appearances at the USCIS Albany Field Office are minutes from our Latham office.
Is this legal advice?
No. This content is for informational purposes and not legal advice. An urgent immigration situation needs a consultation with a licensed attorney. Call (518) 698-0347 if you have a detention, a hearing date or a deadline.

06Related services

Related Emergency Services

Other areas of the practice that urgent matters often lead into — removal defence, asylum, and immigration court representation.

Emergency Immigration Resources

Helpful resources for immigration emergencies:

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes and not legal advice. An urgent immigration situation needs a consultation with a licensed attorney. Call (518) 698-0347 if you have a detention, a hearing date or a filing deadline. Consultations are confidential and paid, with payment plans available, and the fee is quoted in writing before any work starts.