Increased penalties for serious H–1B violations

Section 212(n)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(2)(C)) is amended— (1) in clause (ii)— (A) in subclause (I), by striking $5,000 and inserting $100,000; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking at least 2 years and inserting at least 5 years; and (2) in clause (iii)— (A) in subclause (I), by striking $35,000 and inserting $250,000; and (B) in subclause (II), by striking at least 3 years and inserting at least 10 years.