The Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act of 2026 aims to strengthen protections against immigration-related fraud. Its main objective is to penalize individuals who exploit immigrants by providing fraudulent legal services and to enhance the overall integrity of the immigration process. Key provisions of the Act include new criminal penalties for those who engage in schemes to defraud individuals seeking immigration services. Specifically, it establishes that anyone who knowingly misrepresents themselves as a qualified legal representative can face up to 15 years in prison.