Visa Integrity Act of 2024

The Visa Integrity Act of 2024 targets nonimmigrant visa holders (such as students, tourists, and temporary workers) who fail to maintain their visa status or comply with conditions after being in the U.S. for 10 or more days total. It introduces new criminal penalties: fines of $500-$1,000 per violation (doubling for repeat offenses) and up to 6 months in jail for first offenses, increasing to up to 2 years for subsequent violations. The bill also mandates civil penalties of $500-$1,000 per violation (or double for prior penalties), which apply alongside criminal charges. Additionally, it requires the Department of Homeland Security to negotiate with Mexico for shared immigration data and an integrated border entry-exit system, while ensuring applicants are notified of penalties at application and entry.