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DHS Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moved to end the 60-day grace period for certain visa holders, including H-1B visa holders, which has allowed them to remain in the US legally while searching for a new job since 2017. This discretionary grace period was established during President Barack Obama’s last term in office.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially moved to end the 60-day grace period that allows certain visa holders, including those with H-1B status, to remain in the US legally while they look for a new job.

The grace period, which is discretionary, has been in place since 2017. It was issued by DHS during President Barack Obama’s last term in off

ice.In a notice of proposed rulemaking issued on Sept. 11, DHS said the proposal

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