On September 11, 2026, DHS published a new rule in the Federal register titled “Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period,” with comments due 60 days later, which puts the deadline at November 10, 2026. The short version: if this rule is finalized as drafted, a nonimmigrant worker whose employment ends is out of status and...
DHS Proposes to Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, E and TN Workers
Recent reports have brought to light an alarming pattern: there is a rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions taking place at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices. These detentions are happening during scheduled interviews for immigration benefits, such as those for asylum, green card applications, and citizenship processes, as well as...