September 2026 Immigration Alert H-1B workers could face a major change to the 60-day grace period. Here’s what the DHS proposal means, what remains in effect today, and what workers should know if they lose their job. STATUS: PROPOSED — NOT YET IN EFFECT The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is proposing to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period currently available to certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends. For H-1B workers, thi