The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (September 1, 2025) notified the Rules to govern the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, legally designating the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) to “examine cases of immigration fraud” and co-ordinate with the States to identify, deport or restrict the movement of foreigners, and collate and maintain immigration database.

Though the BOI earlier also performed similar functions, its role was regulatory and not codified in law.