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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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.
Initial asylum, parole and TPS work permit requests postmarked October 16 or later need the new fee. Immigration court fees rose October 1.


