US Proposes Ending 60 Day Grace Period for H 1B Workers After Job Loss The Trump administration's latest move to restrict immigration has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, where thousands of foreign born workers rely on a 60 day buffer after losing their jobs.
The proposed rule, currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), would eliminate this crucial period, leaving workers with little choice but to leave the country or face uncertain futures.
The H 1B visa program has long been criticized for allowing American companies to import cheaper labor, undercutting domestic wages. However, the proposed rule's impact will be felt far beyond the tech industry.