Under current rules, this grace period permits foreign workers to stay for up to 60 consecutive days after a layoff. During this window, individuals can transition to a different sponsoring employer, adjust their visa category, or organize their departure from the country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Administration Proposes Ending 60 Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers
US Politics23 days ago
Employment termination for specialty visa holders will trigger an immediate requirement to depart the United States if a new government proposal is adopted. The Trump administration seeks to eliminate the 60 day window that currently allows H-1B visa holders to remain in the country after losing their jobs to secure new employment or change their immigration status.
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