This form is used to contract with an individual who has guaranteed that an alien with either (1) appear as required at a specified location; (2) will voluntarily depart the United States by a certain date; or (3) will not become a "public charge." Edition 6/23/00, 12/8/99 is also acceptable. There is no USCIS fee for filing this form. This form is filed at the district or sub-office having jurisdiction over the area in which the alien being bonded resides. The bond itself is to be executed either by an acceptable surety company (one that appears on a current Treasury Department circular 570) or any other party who deposits United States bonds or notes or cash as security for the performance and fulfillment of the terms of the bond. |