Which form is used for ORDER OF RELEASE ON RECOGNIZANCE?

• A. I-220A
• B. I-264
• C. I-275
• D. I-44

Answer: (A)

Releasing someone on recognizance means letting them go without posting bail, based on a promise to appear for their immigration court hearing. The form that records this specific release decision is Form I-220A. When an officer approves an Order of Release on Recognizance, they fill out this form to document who is being released, the terms and conditions, the court date, and the appearance requirements. Providing the detainee with the I-220A creates an official written record of the release and the expectation to appear, which is exactly what this option is designed to do. The other forms are used for different actions in the processing or removal workflow and do not serve as the release-on-recognizance document.