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  "id": 6605485,
  "title": "Trump administration proposes ending H-1B grace period after job loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-ending-h-1b-grace-period-after-job-loss-6605485",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T15:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260911/trump-administration-proposes-ending-h-1b-grace-period-after-job-loss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent proposal, the Trump administration has suggested the end of a 60-day grace period for certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to remain in the United States and seek a new employer after losing their job, as per a government notice published on Thursday. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Register, individuals with H-1B and other temporary work visas would be required to leave the country immediately upon the termination of their employment, potentially affecting major American tech companies that heavily depend on foreign workers. This move is among the latest steps President Donald Trump has taken to restrict legal migration since his return to office in January 2025. The administration has also raised visa fees for skilled workers and temporarily halted immigrant visa appointments at U.S. missions worldwide while implementing a new training program. While the change may lead to some disruption for affected companies, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that American workers could be hired to fill the vacant positions.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online Thursday. Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Homeland…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump administration proposes ending H-1B grace period after job loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-ending-h-1b-grace-period-after-job-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:42:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-waiving-grace-period-for-h-1b-holders",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:47:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Finance",
        "title": "Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-waiving-grace-period-for-h-1b-holders-6610932",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:48:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Trump proposes to scrap 60-day H-1B grace period, Indians could be hit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-proposes-to-scrap-60-day-h-1b-grace-period-indians-could-be-hit",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:51:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-waiving-grace-period-for-h-1b-holders-6613203",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:15:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "H-1B visa holders won't get 60-day grace period after job loss as Trump administration revises rule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/h-1b-visa-holders-wont-get-60-day-grace-period-after-job-loss-as",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:20:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/trump-administration-proposes-waiving-grace-period-for-h-1b-holders-6655553",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:03:54.000Z"
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  "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."
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