Visiting someone held at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE) in El Paso, Texas starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE) directly at 915-208-0980 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE) typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 915-208-0980 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE) depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 915-208-0980 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE) are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.
A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 915-208-0980 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone discount plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 915-208-0980 to confirm what's available at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE).
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at ERO El Paso Camp East Montana (ICE), call 915-208-0980.
Facility Contacts
ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 915-208-0980 Visit and legal scheduling: 915-208-0980 or 915-637-9270
Visiting Hours
Friend and family visits are by appointment only. Call 915-208-0980 or 915-637-9270 to schedule.
Weekends and holidays: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. MT
Visiting Rules
No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.
Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.
Attorney Visits
In-person attorney visits run weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT, and weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
For appointments on or after November 8, 2025, legal visits must be scheduled in advance through ERO eFile on a first-come basis, in 1-hour blocks. Back-to-back appointments are permitted but cannot exceed 2 hours.
A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.
Virtual Attorney Visits and Legal Calls
For appointments on or after November 8, 2025, attorneys must request video teleconference (VTC) meetings or confidential legal phone calls through ERO eFile. Confirmation comes back through ERO eFile.
VTC sessions run weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT, and weekends and holidays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT. Appointments are scheduled in 60-minute blocks, with two back-to-back blocks allowed for a 2-hour session. Appointments can be booked up to 2 weeks ahead but no later than 24 hours before the slot, on a first-come basis. There is no cap on how many appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than two 60-minute appointments with the same detainee in a single day.
The ERO eFile request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number (or name, date of birth, and country of birth), and the Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or WebEx meeting ID, passcode, and link in the Virtual Meeting Information section. For phone-only calls, note that and provide the number the facility should call. This is required before you can select a time slot.
Required attachments: a scan of the attorney's government ID (and any other legal visitors), proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.
For requests under PBNDS 2011 Section 5.7 (V.N.1) and Section 4.3 (V.FF), upload the written request in the Attorney Authorization Letter field and the Professional Licensure or Curriculum Vitae in the Medical/Mental Health Evaluators field.
Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.
The facility can cancel or reschedule appointments to manage safety risks or to make sure other attorneys and detainees get fair access. If no slots are available or you have an exigent circumstance, call 915-208-0980 or 915-637-9270.
Consular Visits
Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 915-208-0980 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.
Clergy Visits
Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.