United States: Government seeks to eliminate 60-Day grace period allowing foreign workers to find new employment

The news. On September 10, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed eliminating the grace period that allows certain foreign workers to remain legally in the United States for up to 60 days after their employment ends, or until the end of their authorized period of stay. Several categories of temporary visas are affected, including the H-1B, a non-immigrant visa that allows companies to recruit skilled workers for specialized occupations requiring theoretical or technical experti