US may end H-1B job-loss grace period for foreign workers; Indians could face impact
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- Times of Indiaseen 8 Sept, 05:13headline rewritten
US immigration authority denies, revokes multiple H-1B petitions from major IT firmUS Immigration agency revokes H-1B petitions citing low wage levels; warns IT firm
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Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- indiatimes.com07:30first to report
The US Department of Homeland Security may eliminate a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers. This proposed change could significantly impact Indian professionals working in the United States. Currently, this period allows workers time to find new employment or depart the country. The proposal is under review and has not yet taken effect. If finalized, the rule would require immediate departure after job termination.
- Times of India10:03
A US government proposal could eliminate the current 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders. Affected workers might need to depart the United States immediately after job termination. They generally cannot change immigration status or employers within the country. This rule change applies to several temporary worker visa categories and their dependents. The proposal is currently under federal review and public comment.
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com06:22
Changes in US immigration regulations are increasingly complicating matters for Indian nationals. New directives now allow for the swift denial of immigration applications without any notification. Furthermore, a potential regulation could remove the existing 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders, leading many Indian professionals to investigate more secure residency options and clearer pathways in America.
- wcbm.com16:30
The Department of Homeland Security has put forth new rules that would bring an end to the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their job. #BREAKING: DHS […]
- tribuneindia.com17:06
The US proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers seeking employment after job loss will cause severe human displacement and loss of highly skilled talent, mostly from India, experts said.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com18:44
Stricter immigration policies have left Indian nationals in the US struggling. A Reddit user shares feelings of burnout from demanding jobs.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Times of India08:52
The US Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal that may eliminate the 60-day grace period for foreign workers, particularly affecting H-1B visa holders and countless Indian professionals. This grace period currently allows individuals to seek new jobs or modify their status before needing to leave the US. Without it in place, workers may face immediate departure following job loss, with final details pending further evaluation.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- propakistani.pk13:21
The Trump administration is planning to end work permit eligibility for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders in the United States. The Department of
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Times of India16:17edited after publishing
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US immigration authority denies, revokes multiple H-1B petitions from major IT firmUSCIS denied and revoked multiple H-1B visa petitions from a major IT consulting company. The agency found skilled technology jobs were classified at lower wage levels than supported. This practice undercuts required wages and creates unfair competition for American workers. USCIS stated its action protects American workers and maintains program integrity. The immigration authority emphasized correct position classification under the H-1B system.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- cubaheadlines.com18:05
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Sunday the discovery of an irregularity in an H-1B visa petition in Florid...