The Executive Office for Immigration Review has issued new procedures for handling alleged violations of the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act by U.S. marriage brokers.
The interim final rule, published August 11, 2026, in the Federal Register, details how EOIR will adjudicate civil penalties for failures to provide required disclosures to individuals recruited for matchmaking services or other IMBRA violations. IMBRA is the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005, which requires international marriage brokers operating in the United States to supply certain information to persons using their services.
This policy change affects international marriage brokers doing business in the United States and parties involved in related administrative penalty proceedings before EOIR. The rule is effective September 10, 2026, and includes a 30-day comment period ending on the same date. Readers tracking immigration news 2026 and visa updates should note this development among recent policy changes.
International marriage brokers should review their current disclosure practices to confirm compliance with IMBRA requirements. Those facing potential proceedings can prepare by understanding the new adjudication process outlined by EOIR.