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DHS: Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period

Source
Federal Register
Date
Sep 11, 2026
Summary
Notice of proposed rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposing to remove the availability of the up to 60-day discretionary grace period upon cessation of employment for individuals in certain nonimmigrant classifications. Comments are due by November 10, 2026.
Tagged as
Health workforce · Immigrants · Legislation and regulations