Cozen O'Connor·IMMIGRATION

DHS Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers

DHS published a proposed rule September 11, 2026 to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period for employment-based nonimmigrant workers in E, H, L, O, and TN classifications; comments due November 10, 2026.

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