# Trump Administration Faces H-1b Deadline

> Trump administration's H-1b visa rule change deadline approaches.
- Title: Trump Administration Faces H-1b Deadline · Dallas Express
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: trump administration, h-1b visa, immigration, grace period, november 10, department of homeland security, dhs, federal register, 8 cfr 214.1, h-1b workers, texas, dallas express
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/trump-administrations-h-1b-proposal-faces-november-10-deadline
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:56:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump administration, h-1b visa, immigration, grace period, november 10, department of homeland security, dhs, federal register, 8 cfr 214.1, h-1b workers, texas, 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump administration's proposal to end H-1b visa grace period faces November 10 deadline for public comments.