US bill proposes $250K fines for H-1B visa violations. The US House introduced a bill to raise maximum fines for H-1B visa violations from $35,000 to $250,000. It also proposes minimum 10-year bans for serious offenders and fines up to $100,000 with 5-year bans for other violations. The bill aims to curb fraud and protect US jobs, pending Congressional approval.