Thousands of H-1B Workers Could Face Rapid Deportation Under New Trump Plan
Summary
The Trump administration is proposing to end the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including those on H-1B visas, who lose their jobs in the United States. This change would require affected workers to leave the country or secure new employment more quickly after their job ends.Key Facts
- The current rule allows some foreign workers, like H-1B visa holders, up to 60 days to remain in the U.S. after losing their job.
- This grace period helps workers find a new job, change their visa status, or prepare to leave the country.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed removing this grace period.
- The White House completed its review of this proposal in late August 2024.
- The change would also affect the workers’ dependents who hold visas linked to the primary worker.
- Losing the grace period means a worker’s legal status ends immediately when their job ends.
- DHS must publish the proposal publicly and take comments before making a final decision.
- Ending the grace period could lead to faster deportation for some foreign workers losing jobs.
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