US Republican Bill Proposes $250K Fines, 10-Year Bans for H-1B Visa Violations

A Republican-backed bill in the US Congress would impose fines up to $250,000 and up to ten-year bans on employers violating H-1B visa rules. The proposal signals a tightening of high-skilled immigration policy, potentially affecting tech sector hiring and labor costs. Details on scope and enforcement remain unclear.