United StatesH-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period after a job ends
DHS proposed removing the discretionary grace period of up to 60 days that lets E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN workers and their dependents keep status after their employment ends. Comments are due November 10, 2026.
Who it affects
Employer-sponsored workers in the US who lose or leave a job
What the official source says
“The purpose of this proposed rule is to remove the availability of the up to 60-day discretionary grace period from the regulations at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2).”
“A. E-1, E-2, and E-3 Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications B. H-1B and H-1B1 Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications C. L-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Classification D. O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Classification E. TN Nonimmigrant Visa Classification”
“Written comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) must be submitted on or before November 10, 2026.”
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