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When does the 60-day H-1B grace period officially begin if an employee's last physical working day differs from their official termination date on payroll?
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While some archived USCIS guidance suggests the grace period begins based on the last payroll date, taking a conservative approach is strongly advised. To avoid status violations, assume Day 1 of the 60-day grace period is the day immediately following the final day of actual, productive work.