Federal Register #Docket No. EOIR-26-AA45

DOJ Interim Final Rule: Civil Penalties for International Marriage Brokers

This notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for Immigration Review, announces an interim final rule (IFR) regarding civil penalties for international marriage brokers (IMBs): - Applies to IMBs operating in the United States under the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA) - Establishes civil penalties for violations, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per violation - Penalties are subject to inflation adjustments - Details procedures for adjudicating alleged violations, including: - Administrative review and correction of final orders - Timelines for appeals and referrals to the Attorney General - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced - This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation or contract opportunity

Description

This interim final rule (IFR) issued by the Department of Justice specifies procedures for adjudicating alleged violations of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA). It applies to international marriage brokers operating in the United States who fail to provide required information or improperly disclose prohibited information. The rule aims to deter fraudulent marriages and exploitation of immigrants recruited by these brokers. The IFR establishes civil money penalties ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for each violation and outlines administrative review procedures for final orders.

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