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Trump Administration Faces H-1b Deadline
Trump administration's H-1b visa rule change deadline approaches.
In brief
Trump administration's H-1b visa rule change deadline approaches. Trump administration's proposal to end H-1b visa grace period faces November 10 deadline for public comments. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
H-1b Visa Rule Change Deadline
The Trump administration is approaching a November 10 deadline for public comments on a proposal to eliminate the up-to-60-day grace period for foreign workers after employment ends.
Current Grace Period Details
The existing regulation allows certain foreign workers to maintain immigration status for up to 60 consecutive days after employment ends, effective from January 17, 2017.
Proposed Changes
DHS proposes removing the grace period at 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) for affected visa classifications including H-1b workers, without abolishing the visa programs themselves.
H-1b Worker Impact
Approximately 99.2% of the estimated 3,795 workers who submit new petitions during the grace period are H-1b workers, with median annual wages of $131,000.
Texas Relevance
Texas employers and public institutions use H-1b programs, with Dallas Independent School District spending $2.54 million on H-1b legal services between 2020 and September 2025.
Next Steps
The public comment period closes November 10, 2026, with DHS needing to consider feedback before finalizing any rule changes.
The one thing
Trump administration's proposal to end H-1b visa grace period faces November 10 deadline for public comments.
