The US is considering changes that could remove the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B workers to stay in the country and seek a new employer after losing a job. If the policy is finalized, H-1B holders would have less time to secure a new sponsor or take steps to change their immigration status.
The Indian outlets describe the grace period as a practical buffer for workers and their families, helping them respond to sudden employment disruption while remaining in status. The proposal being discussed would tighten how quickly workers would need to find new work that supports their H-1B authorization or pursue an alternative legal status option from within the US.
While both reports focus on the potential impact on H-1B workers—particularly Indians in the US—the emphasis differs slightly. One outlet highlights the reduced ability to maintain immigration standing during a job transition, while the other frames the change as a shift in the “window” available to find a new sponsor or adjust status.
