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Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025 increases penalties for illegal entry and unlawful presence.

The Visa Overstay Penalties Act of 2025 amends section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and unlawful presence. For the first violation, an alien faces a fine, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or both. For subsequent violations or if previously convicted, the penalties increase to a fine, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. Additionally, aliens face civil penalties of $500 to $1,000 per violation, or double that amount if previously penalized.