US Bill Proposes $250,000 Fine, 10-Year Ban for H-1B Violations

A new bill introduced in the US House on October 1, 2026, proposes increasing penalties for serious H-1B visa violations. The H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act would raise the maximum fine from $35,000 to $250,000 and extend employer bans from 3 to 10 years. Another violation category would see fines rise to $100,000 and bans to 5 years. The bill awaits Congressional approval and presidential signature.

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