DHS proposes eliminating 60-day grace period for nonimmigrant workers

DHS proposes removing the 60-day grace period for nonimmigrant workers after cessation of employment, restoring a direct link between status and employment. This reverses a 2016 policy and could affect H-1B, L-1, and other visa holders, increasing pressure to depart or change status quickly. The rule is a proposed change, subject to comment and finalization, and signals a tightening of immigration policy.