Trump Administration Moves to End 60-Day H-1B Grace Period
What Happened
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally proposed scrapping the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and certain other visa holders to stay in the US while searching for a new employer. If finalized, affected workers would generally have to leave the country immediately after losing their job unless they have another valid immigration status.
Key Takeaways
The proposal could significantly impact H-1B workers, especially Indian tech professionals, by reducing the time available to find a new sponsor after layoffs. It is part of the Trump administration’s broader push to tighten legal immigration and will undergo a public comment process before any final decision is made.