DHS Proposes Rule Requiring Quick Departure for Unemployed Foreign Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly drafting a regulation that would require foreign workers and their dependents to leave the country promptly upon losing their jobs. The proposal, not yet official, signals a tightening of immigration enforcement and could affect labor markets and immigrant communities. Its legal and economic implications remain uncertain.
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DHS Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for Certain Work Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period for certain work visa holders, including H-1B, requiring quicker departure or status change upon job loss. This proposal is currently in the drafting or proposal stage, with its final scope and implementation timeline remaining uncertain. Confidence in the existence of this proposal is Medium.