Non-immigrant Status

H-1B 60-Day Grace Period

The 60-Day H-1B Grace Period: Legal Foundations, Compliance Standards, Beneficiary Rights, and Employer Considerations

Introduction The 60-day post-termination grace period for H-1B professionals is one of the most consequential regulatory protections in U.S. employment-based immigration law. While H-1B status is traditionally tied directly to active employment, the grace period provides temporary relief to individuals who lose employment unexpectedly. The provision, incorporated into immigration regulations to address the realities of […]

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B-2 Change of Status

B-2 Change of Status Explained: Filing Requirements, Timeline, and Key Considerations

A B-2 Change of Status (COS) allows an individual who entered the United States in B-2 visitor status (e.g., tourism, family visit, medical treatment) to request permission from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to extend their stay or change to another non-immigrant status1. This could include classifications such as F-1 (student) or H-4 (dependent)2.

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