US proposes ending 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss
The US government is reviewing a proposal that could eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs. If enacted, laid-off workers would be required to leave the country immediately unless they secure a new status or receive specific government discretion.
Why it matters
This potential rule change creates significant uncertainty for foreign professionals in the US tech and corporate sectors, potentially impacting talent retention.
A proposed rule by the US government could remove the 60-day grace period currently available to H-1B visa holders and several other temporary workers after they lose their jobs. If the proposal is approved, affected workers may have to leave the United States immediately and would generally not be able to change their immigration status or switch employers from within the country unless the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decides to forgive the lapse in status. According to a Bloomberg report, the proposal is currently under review.What the proposed H-1B visa rule could changeThe proposal is currently being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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