Application of criminal penalties for misrepresentation and concealment of facts regarding permanent partnerships

Section 275(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1325(c)) is amended to read as follows: (c) Any individual who knowingly enters into a marriage or permanent partnership for the purpose of evading any provision of the immigration laws shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or fined not more than $250,000, or both..