H.R. 10643
H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
Summary:
• The "H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act" increases financial penalties and minimum debarment periods for serious H-1B nonimmigrant visa program violations under the Immigration and Nationality Act
• One category of violations sees fines raised from $5,000 to $100,000 and debarment increased from at least 2 years to at least 5 years; a more serious category sees fines raised from $35,000 to $250,000 and debarment increased from at least 3 years to at least 10 years
• The bill also significantly increases penalties for document fraud under the Immigration and Nationality Act
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• One category of violations sees fines raised from $5,000 to $100,000 and debarment increased from at least 2 years to at least 5 years; a more serious category sees fines raised from $35,000 to $250,000 and debarment increased from at least 3 years to at least 10 years
• The bill also significantly increases penalties for document fraud under the Immigration and Nationality Act
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