Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period
This is a proposal open for comment, not a rule in force. It may never be finalised, and it creates no obligation today.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to remove regulations at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) to restore its previous and long- standing policy of not providing aliens in certain nonimmigrant classifications (and their dependents) with an up to 60-day grace period upon cessation of employment prior to the expiration of the alien's authorized period of stay. This proposal restores a direct relationship between an alien's nonimmigrant status and the specific employment or activity that formed the basis of his or her admission or grant of status in the United States and reduces administrative burden.
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- This is a proposal open for comment, not a rule. It changes nothing today, and it may be altered or never finalised. (classification: proposed_rule)
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“Written comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) must be submitted on or before November 10, 2026.”
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- This is a PROPOSED rule. It is not in force, may change before finalisation, and may never be finalised.