He's asked to be released from ICE custody and deported to his native Italy while awaiting a final decision in his immigration case.

But, according to RadarOnline Wednesday, Joe Giudice looks set to be stuck behind bars for the foreseeable future.

Quoting an insider, the outlet is reporting that the reality star's request 'was referred to Third Circuit Court panel and they will be the ones to decide whether Mr. Giudice can await an appeal decision in Italy.'

'There is no telling how long the panel will take to come to a decision,' the source added.

Going nowhere: Joe Giudice, pictured in court in 2015, looks set to remain in ICE detention for the foreseeable future as his request to be deported to Italy is referred to panel of judges

Joe, 49, completed a 41-month sentence for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud this past March and was immediately transferred to ICE custody.

He is currently behind bars at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania.

On September 11, he pleaded with a judge in his case to be allowed to leave federal prison and live in Italy where he was born, at least temporarily.

Joe, who is married Real Housewives Of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, arrived in the US as a child.

However, he never obtained US citizenship and was ordered to be deported due to his convictions.

Felon: Joe, who is married Real Housewives Of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice, was born in Italy and never obtained US citizenship. He's been held since completing a prison term for fraud

His previous requests to the court to be released on bond pending a final decision about his immigration status, supported by pleas from his wife and their four daughters, was previously denied.

Teresa, 47, recently spoke about how the family is doing, saying: 'It's a sad time with my husband and everything, so we're going to try and work it out as best we can.'

'The most important thing is our four daughters, so I'm hoping Joe is able to stay in the United States.'

Teresa also served time in federal prison on fraud charges. The couple were allowed to serve their time separately so that their children would not be left without both parents.

The Bravo reality star has previously said she would divorce her husband if he were deported.