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Trump administration proposes ending 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders

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  • US proposes eliminating 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders after job loss.
  • Affected workers would have to leave the US immediately upon employment termination.
  • The move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to limit legal migration.

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The US Department of Homeland Security has published a proposal to end the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their employment. This grace period, in place since 2017, allows foreign workers time to find a new sponsor or arrange their departure. The proposed change is the latest in a series of measures by the Trump administration to restrict legal immigration, following increased visa fees and a pause on some visa appointments.

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The Trump administration has proposed a rule change to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other temporary work visa holders. If enacted, workers who lose their jobs would be required to leave the United States immediately, a move that could significantly impact tech companies reliant on foreign talent.

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