A bill to provide for enhanced criminal penalties for individuals who file a SEVP certification petition under false pretenses.

Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to subject an individual who knowingly and for pecuniary gain, while representing himself or herself as a principal, officer, or director of an educational institution, files a petition for certification or recertification with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for attendance at such institution of certain nonimmigrant students under false pretenses, to a fine, up to 15 years imprisonment, or both. Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to reflect such penalties.

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Timeline

1. 9 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 March 2011

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 9 March 2011 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Student Visa Integrity Act