Extension of Memorandum of Understanding for Fines Mitigation Under Section 273 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

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Air and sea transportation companies (carriers) may enter into a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (Service). This MOU provides for mitigation of fines imposed under section 273 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) related to transporting passengers without passports or visas. By signing the MOU, the carrier agrees to perform certain measures aimed at intercepting improperly documented aliens at foreign ports-of- embarkation. These MOUs expired on September 30, 2001. This notice services to extend the expiration date until September 30, 2002.