(2) obstruct the normal processing of immigra-
tion matters, either maliciously or due to gross neg-
ligence; 
(3) intervene in the handling of the matters re-
ferred to in this Act, or provide for or advise upon 
a way for interested parties to avoid immigration 
provisions and procedures, either directly or by way 
of third persons; and 
(4) maliciously make improper use of immigra-
tion documents or provide same to third persons, 
without the authorization of the Secretary. 
SEC. 502. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. 
Any Federal, State, or local authority who violates 
the provisions of this Act or the regulations thereto, when 
such violations do not constitute criminal offenses, shall 
be penalized by a fine of up to $9,000, and dismissal in 
the event of repeat violations. 
SEC. 503. AIDERS AND ABETTORS. 
A person who aids, abets, or advises any individual 
to violate the provisions of this Act and the regulations 
thereto in a manner that does not constitute a criminal 
offense, shall be punished by a fine of up to 100 times 
the general minimum daily wage in effect at the time the 
violation is committed, or by incarceration for 36 hours 
if such fine is not paid. 
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SEC. 504. FALSE SIGNATURE. 
A person who submits or signs any document or peti-
tion with a signature that is false or different from the 
one normally used shall be subject to a fine of up to 200 
times the general minimum daily wage in effect at the time 
the violation is committed, or by incarceration for 36 
hours if such fine is not paid, without prejudice to any 
penalties that may be incurred when such violation con-
stitutes a criminal offense. 
SEC. 505. FAILURE TO DEPART. 
A fine of up to $9,000 shall be imposed on any for-
eigner whose immigration status has been revoked and 
who has not complied with the orders from the Depart-
ment to leave the United States within the time period 
set for said purpose. 
SEC. 506. REENTRY AFTER DEPORTATION. 
Any foreigner who, after being deported, enters the 
country again without having obtained readmission au-
thorization shall receive up to 10 years in prison and be 
fined up to $9,000. The same penalty shall be imposed 
on any foreigner who fails to report or hides his or her 
deportee status in order to obtain a new entry permit. 
SEC. 507. UNAUTHORIZED OVERSTAYS. 
Any foreigner who, after initially having legally ob-
tained authorization to enter the country, remains in the 
country illegally due to noncompliance with or violation 
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of the administrative or legal provisions upon which his 
or her stay was conditioned shall receive up to 6 years 
in prison and be fined up to $9,000. 
SEC. 508. UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES BY FOREIGNERS. 
A fine of up to $6,000 and imprisonment of up to 
eighteen months shall be imposed on any foreigner who 
performs activities for which he or she is not authorized 
in conformance with this Act or the entry permit granted 
by the Department. 
SEC. 509. CRIMINAL OR DISHONEST ACTS DURING. 
Any foreigner who violates the terms governing his 
or her stay in the country by performing unlawful or dis-
honest acts shall receive up to 2 years in prison and be 
fined up to $17,000. 
SEC. 510. FALSE CLAIM REGARDING IMMIGRATION STATUS. 
Any foreigner who maliciously makes use of or claims 
to hold an immigration status different from that granted 
to him or her by the Department shall receive up to 5 
years in prison and be fined up to $9,000. 
SEC. 511. UNLAWFUL ENTRY. 
Any foreigner who enters the country illegally shall 
receive up to two years in prison and be fined between 
$600 and $9,000. 
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SEC. 512. REVOCATION OF IMMIGRATION STATUS AND DE-
PORTATION. 
Any foreigner who commits the violations described 
in section 503, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 513, 514, 
524, 525, or 526 of this Act shall have their immigration 
status revoked and shall be deported, without prejudice 
to the application of the penalties set forth in such sec-
tions. 
SEC. 513. PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY BARS FROM RE-
ENTRY. 
In those cases involving threats to national security 
or sovereignty, deportation shall be definitive. In all other 
cases, the Department shall determine the time period 
during which the deported foreigner shall not be allowed 
to reenter the country. During such period, the person so 
barred may only be readmitted upon authorization ex-
pressly issued by the Secretary. 
SEC. 514. MARRIAGE FRAUD. 
Any United States citizen who contracts marriage 
with a foreigner for the sole purpose of allowing the latter 
to reside in the country, receiving the benefits established 
by law in such cases, shall receive up to 5 years in prison 
and be fined up to $9,000. The same penalties shall apply 
to the foreigner involved in such a marriage. 
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SEC. 515. DEPORTATION AND DETENTION. 
The deportation of foreigners, as well as those meas-
ures established by the Department for holding foreigners 
in immigration detention centers or in locations used for 
such purposes prior to their detention, shall be of public 
order. 
SEC. 516. BONDS NOT PREVENTING DEPORTATION. 
Bonds required of foreigners by judicial or adminis-
trative authorities shall not prevent the execution of de-
portation orders issued by the Department against such 
foreigners. 
SEC. 517. MARITIME CARRIER PERMITTING UNAUTHOR-
IZED DISEMBARKATION. 
A fine of up to $6,000 shall be imposed on any mari-
time carrier that allows passengers or crew members to 
disembark on land before receiving the corresponding per-
mit from the Department. 
SEC. 518. DISEMBARKATION AT UNAUTHORIZED PLACE OR 
TIME. 
Except in cases of force majeure, the disembarking 
of persons arriving from abroad at places and times not 
indicated for such purposes shall be punished by a fine 
of up to $17,000, to be imposed on the responsible individ-
uals, the company involved, or its representatives or con-
signees. 
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