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U.S. Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Nonimmigrant Workers Upon Cessation of Employment

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to remove the regulation at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) that provides an up to 60-day discretionary grace period for nonimmigrants in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, or TN classifications (and their dependents) upon cessation of employment. This proposal would restore the policy requiring these nonimmigrants to depart the United States immediately upon failure to maintain the employment or activity that was the basis for their nonimmigrant classification or status, unless they are otherwise authorised to lawfully remain.

Jurisdiction

United States

Category

Work & skilled workers

Recorded versions

1

Official source

public-inspection.federalregister.gov