When nonimmigrant workers lose their jobs, they may not be aware of their options and mistakenly assume that they must leave the country within 60 days. However, eligible workers can take actions such as applying for a change of nonimmigrant status, adjustment of status, or a compelling circumstances employment authorization document. If any of these actions are taken within the 60-day grace period, the worker’s authorized stay in the US can exceed 60 days. If no action is taken, the worker and their dependents must leave the US within 60 days or when their authorized validity period ends, whichever is shorter.
Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
