{
  "id": 335203,
  "title": "H-1B workers may lose their 60-day safety net: Here’s what it means for Indians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/h-1b-workers-may-lose-their-60-day-safety-net-heres-what-it-means-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:23:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/h1b-60-day-grace-period-ending-what-it-means-for-indians-10824326/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States government is considering a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders after they lose their job. This change could significantly impact thousands of Indian professionals currently working in the United States. The 60-day grace period currently allows these workers to remain legally in the country while searching for a new employer, switching to another visa type, or planning their return home. The proposal, part of the Trump administration's efforts to tighten the H-1B program, is still under review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and may lead to its finalization in the Federal Register after a 30 to 60 day public comment period. For Indian workers, who make up the majority of H-1B visa holders, this proposed change could force them to leave the country almost immediately after losing a job, without the opportunity to secure a new sponsor or transfer to another visa category. The impact would extend to their families, who also benefit from the current system. While the 60-day grace period is still active, staying informed about updates and planning ahead could help mitigate potential disruptions caused by this proposed policy change.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Proposed elimination of 60-day grace period for H-1B workers.",
    "Change would affect thousands of Indian professionals in US.",
    "Indian workers may face immediate departure after job loss."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Eliminating the 60-day grace period would strip H-1B visa holders, particularly Indians, of a crucial safety net, forcing them to leave the US immediately after job loss without securing new employment or alternative visa arrangements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}