On September 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period after cessation of employment before the expiration of a nonimmigrant worker’s authorized period of stay. This includes those with E-1, E-2,...
Topic: 60-Day Grace Period
DHS Proposal to Eliminate 60-Day Nonimmigrant Grace Period Clears Federal Review
The Office of Management and Budget has cleared a Department of Homeland Security proposed rule that would eliminate the discretionary, maximum 60-day grace period provided to certain nonimmigrants whose employment ceases. The next step for the proposal is publication...
DHS Considers Elimination of 60-Day Grace Period Following Termination of Sponsored Employment
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to propose a new rule that would eliminate the 60-day grace period currently available to noncitizen workers following termination of sponsored employment. The 60-day grace period was added in 2017 and applies to H-1B,...
