Thousands of H-1B Visa Holders Could Lose Key Layoff Lifeline Under New Plan
Summary
The Trump administration is planning to remove a 60-day grace period that allows H-1B visa holders and other foreign workers to stay in the U.S. after losing their jobs. This change would make it harder for these workers to remain legally in the country following layoffs.Key Facts
- The Department of Homeland Security sent the proposal to the White House for review.
- The 60-day grace period was introduced in 2017 to give laid-off workers time to find a new job or change their visa status.
- The grace period applies to several work visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and others.
- Around 730,000 H-1B visa holders and 550,000 dependents currently live in the United States.
- The Trump administration has been trying to increase costs and tighten rules for hiring foreign workers.
- Current rules will remain until the proposal is finalized and publicly released for comment.
- Removing the grace period could force workers to quickly find new jobs or leave the country to avoid falling out of status.
- A new employer must sponsor H-1B workers and file immigration paperwork for them to stay after layoffs.
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