Federal Register #EOIR-26-AA45

DOJ Interim Final Rule on Civil Penalties for International Marriage Brokers

This opportunity concerns a regulatory action by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review: - The DOJ has issued an interim final rule to establish procedures for adjudicating civil penalties against international marriage brokers (IMBs) under the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) - No products or services are being procured; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial suppliers are involved - The rule targets IMBs operating in the U.S. that fail to provide required information to individuals or improperly disclose prohibited information - Civil penalties range from $5,000 to $25,000 per violation, with adjustments for inflation - The rule details administrative review procedures, including timelines for review by administrative law judges and the Attorney General - Notable requirements include strict compliance with IMBRA's information dissemination and privacy provisions, aiming to deter fraudulent marriages and protect immigrants

Description

This interim final rule amends Department of Justice regulations to specify procedures for adjudicating alleged violations of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 by international marriage brokers operating in the United States. It addresses failures to provide required information to persons recruited for matchmaking services or improper disclosure of prohibited information. The rule aims to deter fraudulent marriages and protect immigrants recruited by these brokers. It establishes civil penalties ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per violation and outlines administrative review procedures for enforcement.

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