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DHS proposal would scrap H-1B workers’ 60-day grace period
The US Department of Homeland Security is advancing a proposal that would eliminate the 60-day grace period H-1B workers currently have to find new employment after losing a job, Times Now reports.…
The Story in Brief
The US Department of Homeland Security is advancing a proposal that would eliminate the 60-day grace period H-1B workers currently have to find new employment after losing a job, Times Now reports. The proposed rule was sent to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review on Thursday.
Under current rules since 2017, H-1B visa holders and their H-4 dependents have 60 days after losing a job to find a new employer sponsor or apply for a change of status. If the proposal moves forward, losing a job could have more immediate consequences for the worker's legal status.
The Indian Opinion
Some will paint this as an all-out attack on Indian tech workers, but the proposal is still in early review. The 60-day grace period was introduced only in 2017, not carved in stone. H-1B workers already face uncertainty, and this change could push more to return home or seek other options. The key number to watch is how many comments the rule attracts from employers who rely on these visas.
Source: timesnownews.com
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