GENERAL10 Sept 2026
H-1B visa blow for foreign workers: DHS may scrap 60-day grace period after job loss - what it means for Indians
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a draft proposal to scrap the 60-day grace period after job loss. It covers several employment-based non-immigrant visa categories. Indian H-1B, L-1 and O-1 holders may be hit hardest. In practice, losing a job could leave far less time to stay back or find new work. So keep an eye on the final rule and plan early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- DHS released a draft proposal that seeks to eliminate the provision for several employment-based non-immigrant visa categories.
- The proposal could particularly affect people holding H-1B, L-1 and O-1 visas.
- For the Indian diaspora, this draft proposal is the one to watch closely.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold an H-1B, L-1 or O-1 visa, check this draft proposal with your employer or an immigration lawyer and keep your paperwork and backup job plans ready. Remember, it is only a draft so far, so no rule has changed yet.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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