10.1 - Fines Generally

Certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act render individuals and carriers liable for transporting unauthorized respondents 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.