Yesterday, I wrote about the comment window closing on DHS's proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period. It's officially closed now, and Regulations.gov shows 30,567 comments received on the proposal. That's a lot of people showing up, but marginal considering the number of people the policy could impact if implemented.
What happens next
A closed comment period isn't a final rule. DHS is required to review the comments, and if it moves forward it has to publish a final rule, which generally can't take effect until at least 30 days after it's published. Until the rule is published, the up-to-60-day grace period still applies
TLDR
Comments are closed, nothing is final, and the 60 days still apply today. Keep your family's dates current, and be sure you’re maintaining copies of all of your records so you're ready, either way.
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This post is for general information only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult a licensed immigration attorney.
