Terminated Nonimmigrant Workers May Receive 180 Day Grace Period to find New Employment
Terminated Nonimmigrant Workers May Receive 180 Day Grace Period to find New Employment Brandon D. Neuman, Attorney As the tech industry continues to see massive layoffs, foreign workers that are impacted by the layoffs currently have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer who will transfer their visa. If they go beyond 60 days, they are considered out of status and could face issues with future applications. In order to retain these valuable resources, the Biden Administration proposed extending the period to 180 days, which will provide a welcome relief, if implemented. However, this recommendation faces at least two administrative challenges...
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