WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Executive Office for Immigration Review has issued a rule called: Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 14 by Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Summary: On June 27, 2025, the Departments issued an interim final rule ("IFR") to streamline assessment of civil penalties under the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA") for aliens who fail to depart during a voluntary departure period, willfully fail or refuse to depart after a final removal order and certain other proscribed activities, or are apprehended while improperly entering or attempting to enter the United States. This final...