A DHS rule could end the H-1B grace period entirely, leaving laid-off visa holders no cushion before they must leave the country.
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International enrollment already responds to headlines. This ruling buys universities time before the four-year clock resets.
Housing aid, food stamps and college aid used since September 18 now count in green card reviews. States and cities have sued.
A $25 USD waiver request holds no place in line, and DHS expects filers with lawyers generally won’t qualify. What has to happen first.
USCIS hasn’t said how it will treat any filings on the new 09/15/26 editions, and no appeal is on the docket yet.