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DHS Strikes Again: Proposal Would Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

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By Julie Barnard, Mia Batista
| JD Supra
DHS has taken another step toward restricting immigration benefits by proposing the elimination of the 60-day grace period currently available to certain nonimmigrant workers following the cessation of their employment in the United States. The proposed rule has cleared review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) but, as of August 31, 2026, has not yet been published in the Federal Register.
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USCIS Policy Alert PA-2026-05: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What Employers Should Know

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By Julie Barnard, Mia Batista
| JD Supra
On August 5, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05, updating portions of the USCIS Policy Manual relating to evidentiary standards, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). The policy update expands USCIS’ authority to deny filings without first issuing an RFE or NOID and to shorten the customary RFE response period, on a case-by-case basis where appropriate.
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Higher Wage Levels, Better Odds: Understanding the New H‑1B Lottery Rule | JD Supra

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By Julie Barnard, Mia Batista, Belma Burkic
| JD Supra
On December 23, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalized a significant regulatory change to the H-1B visa selection process that will take effect starting with the upcoming registration season. This new weighted selection process replaces the longstanding random lottery system with a method that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers.
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