Trump Proposes Ending H-1B Grace Period

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the sixty-day grace period for unemployed H-1B visa holders. Affected workers would have to leave the country immediately after losing their jobs. The planned rule faces a two-month public comment period before enactment.

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U.S. flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

The United States proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period for H-1B and temporary visa holders, requiring workers to leave immediately upon job loss. The rule change targets skilled migration frameworks established decades ago. The shift threatens talent pipelines for American technology firms and major global outsourcers.

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