Trump administration's H-1B grace period proposal gets over 31,000 public comments

The plan to remove the 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B visa holders has drawn more than 31,000 responses as the comment deadline approached.

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By SafarSamachar Desk11 Nov 2026, 9:32 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders has received over 31,000 public comments
2The grace period allows laid-off H-1B workers to find new jobs in the US
3The proposal could have major consequences for Indian professionals working in America

A Trump administration proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period that currently allows laid-off H-1B visa holders to find new employment in the United States has drawn more than 31,000 public comments as the deadline approached.

The proposal could significantly impact Indian professionals working in the US. It had already received 31,383 posted responses.

The grace period is a key provision that provides temporary relief to H-1B workers who lose their jobs but are seeking new employment opportunities.

What this means for Indian travellers

The proposal to cut the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers has sparked over 31,000 comments and could alter the employment prospects of Indian professionals in the US.

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