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EOIR establishes Privacy Act records system for immigration fraud and unauthorized-practice complaints
The Executive Office for Immigration Review on October 15, 2026 published a Privacy Act system of records notice for JUSTICE/EOIR-006, covering Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program records on suspected immigration fraud, abuse and unauthorized practice of immigration law. A companion proposed rule would exempt the system from certain Privacy Act access provisions. Comments on routine uses are due by November 16, 2026.
Key points
- The system helps EOIR receive, track and refer complaints to law enforcement and disciplinary bodies.Federal Register
- Fraud Program records were previously housed mainly under JUSTICE/EOIR-001, which was narrowed in 2025.Federal Register
- Covered subjects include attorneys and accredited representatives in EOIR proceedings.Federal Register
- The proposed rule would exempt the system from Privacy Act subsections (c)(3) and (d) under (k)(2).Federal Register
- The notice is effective on publication, subject to a 30-day routine-use comment period.Federal Register
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