The last time I entered the U.S. in H1B status, I was admitted for an extra 10 days. Am I allowed to work during that 10-day period?
19 Oct 2023
Posted at 08:31h
in FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, Homeland Security, Travel, USCIS News, Worker
Answer
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the ports of entry have the discretion to grant a 10-day grace period beyond the validity period of a person’s petition (as do USCIS officers). However, this grace period does not provide any type of work authorization. (19.Oct.2023)
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