# US may scrap H-1B 60-day grace period, hitting Indians hardest 2026-08-12T23:04:55+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The US Department of Homeland Security is considering removing the 60-day grace period for foreign workers, including Indian H-1B visa holders, after they lose their jobs. Currently, this window allows workers to find a new employer, change immigration status, or leave the country. Indian professionals, who account for 71 per cent of approved H-1B petitions in FY2024 according to USCIS data, would be hardest hit. Experts say the change could create financial pressure, disrupt families, and leave skilled workers with little time to secure alternative employment. The proposal remains under review and must go through the US regulatory process before taking effect. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: DHS, grace period, H-1B visa, Indian workers, US immigration Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-may-scrap-h-1b-60-day-grace-period-hitting-indians-hardest/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-may-scrap-h-1b-60-day-grace-period-hitting-indians-hardest/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.