September 2026 | Immigrants.live Analysis Losing a job in the United States is stressful for anyone. For an H-1B worker, it can also become an immigration emergency. That situation could become significantly more difficult if a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security becomes final. H-1B Visa in 2026 DHS has proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period that currently allows certain nonimmigrant workers to remain in the United States for up to 6