; (6) the alien’s voter registration or party affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; (7) any anti-capitalist or anti-American public statements made by the alien; and (8) any financial payments or any reimbursements to the alien made by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China. (c) Outcome of evaluation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that any of the factors described in subsection (b) exist with respect to a covered application the Secretary shall deny such application. (d) Penalty Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien found to have lied on a covered application shall be subject to deportation and a fine of $5,000. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered application The term covered application means an application submitted for immigration status by an individual as a result of their relationship with— (A) an employer or institution of higher education that receives funding from the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China; or (B) an immediate family relation that is employed by or is associated with the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of China. (2) Immediate family relation The term immediate family relation means a mother, father, step-parent, brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or aunt.