27 Oct 2026
DHS has proposed deleting the 60-day grace period
DHS has proposed deleting the 60-day grace period after an E-3 job ends. The period is still in effect today. Comments close 10 November 2026.
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Recent updates
What changed.
Proposed rules and other developments that are too time-specific for the standing guide. The guide itself stays at Resources. A proposal on deference to prior approvals is open for comment and is not in effect. The November 2026 Visa Bulletin sets the dates for people born in Australia. A proposal to delete the 60-day grace period is also open for comment, and that period is still in effect.
26 Oct 2026
USCIS has proposed ending deference to prior E-3 approvals
DHS has proposed ending deference to a prior E-3 approval on an in-US extension. The current rule still applies. Comments close 13 November 2026.
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26 Oct 2026
November 2026 Visa Bulletin for Australian-born applicants
November 2026 Visa Bulletin dates for people born in Australia. EB-1 is current. EB-2 and EB-3 are not. Chargeability follows country of birth.
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1 Oct 2026
USCIS has proposed ending the 60-day grace period after an E-3 job ends
DHS has proposed deleting the 60-day grace period after an E-3 job ends. The rule is not in effect. What would change, and what still applies.
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