Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss

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 Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss

The Trump administration has formally proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that H-1B workers generally receive after losing their jobs. Under the proposal, affected workers could have to leave the U.S. immediately unless they establish another legal basis to remain. (Reuters)

Key points:

  • The current 60-day grace period has been in place since 2017. (Bloomberg Law)

  • The proposal would affect H-1B workers and several other temporary work-visa categories, including L-1, O-1, TN, E-1, E-2, H-1B1 and E-3. (Reuters)

  • It is not final yet. The proposal is subject to a public-comment period and further regulatory action. (Reuters)

  • If adopted, losing an H-1B job could become much more urgent because workers would have far less time to find another sponsor or arrange their departure. (Reuters)

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