These measures accompany a move to end the policy of deference that allowed immigration officers to rely on prior approvals for H-1B visa extensions. The shift mandates independent reviews for more than 200,000 petitions and targets a system where 97% of renewals are currently approved, often turning 3 year temporary visas into indefinite stays.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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DHS Cuts Automatic Work Permit Extensions and Layoff Grace Periods
US Politics7 days ago
The Department of Homeland Security is broadening its crackdown on foreign labor by tightening eligibility for visa renewals and work authorizations. The agency is advancing rules to end the practice of granting automatic extensions for work permits and to eliminate the grace period typically provided to foreign workers who are laid off.
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