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Chapter 10 - Fines

10.1 - Fines Generally

Certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act render individuals and carriers liable for transporting unauthorized aliens into the United States. See Immigration and Nationality Act § 273; 8 C.F.R. part 1280. Fines may be assessed by a DHS Special Agent in Charge, the DHS Associate Director for Operations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or the DHS National Fines Office. 8 C.F.R. § 1280.1.

In fines cases, DHS is initially responsible for appeal management, including initial briefing. The Board’s role in the appeal process does not begin until the completed record is received from DHS.