{
  "id": 6700125,
  "title": "Trump admin proposes to scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B, other visa holders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/trump-admin-proposes-to-scrap-60-day-grace-period-for-h-1b-other-visa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-trump-administration-proposes-ending-60-day-grace-period-for-foreign-workers-after-job-loss-h1b-visas-101789096108117.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Trump administration is seeking to abolish the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other temporary work visas, potentially forcing affected professionals to leave the United States immediately after losing their jobs. The proposed rule, issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to closely link an individual's non-immigrant status to the specific employment or activity that allowed their entry into the U.S. and reduce administrative burdens. However, critics argue that this change would leave foreign workers with insufficient time to secure new employment or handle necessary logistics before departing the country. The draft rule acknowledges that implementing the change could impose costs on foreign workers and potentially result in increased immigration-related issues. The proposal targets various visa categories, including O-1, L-1, and TN professionals, as well as their dependents.",
  "summary": "The proposed change could leave H-1B, L-1 and O-1 workers with little time to find new jobs or settle their affairs before leaving the US.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump admin seeks to end 60-day grace period for H-1B visas",
    "Proposed rule links non-immigrant status to specific employment",
    "Critics warn of challenges for foreign workers in finding new jobs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Abolishing the 60-day grace period would require visa holders to leave the US immediately after job loss, tightening the link between their status and specific employment.",
  "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."
}