Trump administration proposes ending 60-day grace period after job loss for H-1B, other visa holders
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- USCIS and DHS propose eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs, requiring foreign workers to leave immediately.S1
- The existing rules provide H-1B workers and certain other visa holders with a discretionary grace period of up to 60 days after their employment or qualifying activity ends.S2
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Trump administration proposes ending 60-day grace period after job loss for H-1B, other visa holders
USCIS and DHS propose eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs, requiring foreign workers to leave immediately.
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Trump Administration Proposes End To 60-Day Grace Period For H-1B Visa Holders
The existing rules provide H-1B workers and certain other visa holders with a discretionary grace period of up to 60 days after their employment or qualifying activity ends.
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Published Sep 10, 2026
What to know
- USCIS and DHS propose eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs, requiring foreign workers to leave immediately.S1
- The existing rules provide H-1B workers and certain other visa holders with a discretionary grace period of up to 60 days after their employment or qualifying activity ends.S2
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