Trump Admin Axes Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders After Job Loss
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants to stay in the US and find a new sponsor after losing their job. This change would affect H-1B visa holders, as well as other temporary work visas such as E-1 international trader visa holders and L-1 short-term work for executives or managers with international companies.
The proposed rule change is part of the administration's efforts to limit legal immigration since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. The move has been met with criticism from companies that rely heavily on foreign workers, as well as advocacy groups.
According to Gabriel Chin, a professor at UC Davis School of Law, 'many H-1B workers have been here for years and they and their families have established themselves in their communities.' He added that 'I see no legitimate reason to force them to leave because they are changing jobs.'