{"id":24110,"date":"2026-08-31T12:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T07:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24110"},"modified":"2026-08-31T12:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T07:14:28","slug":"us-h1b-60-day-grace-period-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/us-h1b-60-day-grace-period-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the US End the 60-Day H-1B Grace Period? What Indian Workers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The US may remove the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss. The proposal has cleared White House regulatory review, but it is not a final rule. For now, eligible H-1B workers can still use the existing grace period. This update is important to many Indian professionals in the United States, as Indian nationals receive a large share of approved H-1B petitions each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the H-1B 60-Day Grace Period Ending?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Not yet. The US has reviewed the proposal to end the 60-day grace period. However, it has not become law or taken effect. DHS and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must still publish the proposed rule and allow the public to comment. DHS can revise the proposal after reviewing public comments before publishing a final rule. Until then, the current H-1B grace period remains in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is the Current H-1B Grace Period?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Eligible workers can stay in the US for up to 60 days after losing their job, or until their authorized stay expires, whichever comes first. During this time, an H-1B worker may be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n