# US may scrap 60-day job hunt window for H-1B workers 2026-08-08T22:56:08+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The United States is considering ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders who lose their jobs, which would force them and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately. The proposal, under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget, is not yet a final rule and details remain unavailable. If cleared, it would apply to visa categories including H-1B, E-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1 and TN. Indian nationals are the biggest beneficiaries of the H-1B programme, receiving 71% of approved petitions in fiscal 2024, reports US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Over 5.2 million people of Indian origin live in the US. The public would get 30 to 60 days to comment before any final rule takes effect. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: grace period, H-1B, Indian diaspora, US immigration, visa policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-considers-ending-60-day-h-1b-job-search-grace-period/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-considers-ending-60-day-h-1b-job-search-grace-period/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.