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Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including H-1B visa holders, to stay in the U.S. and find new employment after losing their job.
- Under the proposed rule, H-1B and other temporary work visa holders would have to leave the country immediately after their employment ends, potentially disrupting tech companies reliant on foreign workers.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated that affected jobs could be offered to qualified U.S. workers or foreign workers could reapply if their employer petitions for them.
- The 60-day grace period, established in 2017, currently gives foreign workers time to secure new jobs or manage personal affairs before leaving the U.S.
- The rule would also affect other visa categories such as E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1, TN, H-1B1, and E-3 visa holders and is subject to a two-month public comment period before enactment.
