Thousands of H-1B Workers Could Face Rapid Deportation Under New Trump Plan
Laid-off visa holders may lose a 60-day buffer to find a sponsor, switch status or leave after White House regulatory review.
A Trump administration plan, nearing release, could result in thousands of H-1B workers facing rapid deportation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering removing a grace period for foreign workers who lose their jobs, shortening the time they can remain legally in the United States. Currently, eligible workers have up to 60 days after employment ends to preserve lawful status, but the proposed rule could reduce this window.
Dependents of affected workers could also be impacted. The proposal, identified as RIN 1615-AD22, is a sign that the administration aims to tighten the H-1B system, alongside another plan for a $103,265 charge on new H-1B hires. While the review is still in the procedural stage, it could lead to a final regulation that would require covered workers to leave the country immediately after losing their jobs, potentially increasing exposure to immigration enforcement.
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