Trump Administration Proposes Ending 60‑Day Grace Period for H‑1B Workers
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The U.S. government has announced plans to eliminate the 60‑day grace period that allows H‑1B visa holders to remain in the country after losing their jobs. The proposal, introduced by the Trump administration in January 2025, would require workers who lose employment before their visa expires to depart immediately unless they secure separate authorization. The change could affect thousands of foreign employees, many of whom are Indian nationals, and raises concerns about legal immigration policy and workforce stability.
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- US plans to eliminate 60-day grace period for H-1B, other work visas — The Federal (left-leaning)
- Trump Administration Proposes Ending H-1B Grace Period After Job Losstel — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Explained | US may end 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss: What it means for Indians — Deccan Herald (center)
- US bars these 5 companies from H-1B program: What happens to existing workers and their Green Cards? — Hindustan Times (center)
- U.S. proposes new rule to scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- US Mulls Axing 60-Day Grace Lifeline For H-1B - Visa Shock For Sacked Indians — Times Now (right-leaning)