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Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period

11 September 2026

In plain English

DHS proposes removing 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) to eliminate the discretionary up to 60-day grace period after employment ends for certain nonimmigrant aliens and their dependents before their authorized stay expires.

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Topic
Trade agreements
Regulator
USMCA
Published
11 September 2026
For
Imports and Exports
Where it applies
United States
Source
USMCA Updates

From the notice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to remove regulations at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) to restore its previous and long- standing policy of not providing aliens in certain nonimmigrant classifications (and their dependents) with an up to 60-day grace period upon cessation of employment prior to the expiration of the alien's authorized period of stay. This proposal restores a direct relationship between an alien's nonimmigrant status and the specific employment or activity that formed t
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