Trump administration proposes axing grace period for H-1B visa holders

Trump administration proposes axing grace period for H-1B visa holders should they lose their jobs.

Currently, there is a 60-day grace period for skilled workers to find a new job and new sponsor.

The change could potentially be implement after a  two-month public consultation period.

Rule change could be implemented after a two-month public comment period.

This latest development according to a US government posting.

The 60-day grace period was first introduced in 2017 to allow those who lost their jobs time to find employment or to get their affairs in order before exiting the country.