Indian Brothers Detained by ICE Following USCIS Interview in San Jose

The brothers, whose names have not been released, had attended a Refugee/Asylee Family Petition interview at the USCIS office in San Jose. According to a family spokesperson, the interview was part of an application to reunite with relatives already in the United States.

Following the interview, the brothers were taken into custody by ICE agents. The family spokesperson said the brothers were not informed beforehand that they might be detained. The detention has left their family in the U.S. and in India anxious and seeking answers.

The brothers are now being held at an immigration detention facility in the Bay Area. Their legal representatives have filed a request for a bond hearing, arguing that the brothers pose no threat and have strong ties to their community.

Immigration advocates have raised concerns about the timing of the detention, noting that it occurred immediately after a USCIS interview. They are urging the public to contact their elected officials to inquire about the case.

The family spokesperson said the brothers had followed all procedures and were hopeful of a positive outcome. They are now waiting for the legal process to unfold, with their next court appearance scheduled for August 2026.