US DHS Proposes Eliminating H-1B 60-Day Grace Period: Key Impact on Indian Workers

US Proposes Eliminating H-1B 60-Day Grace Period: 71% Indian Workers at Risk

The Trump administration has cleared a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders after job loss. This could severely impact Indian professionals who account for 71% of approved H-1B petitions. The rule is not yet final but has passed White House review.

US DHS Proposes Scrapping 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers Facing Job Loss

The US Department of Homeland Security proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers after job loss, requiring immediate departure unless authorized. This could severely impact Indian tech workers on H-1B visas.

US DHS Proposes Scrapping 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Visa Holders; 71% from India

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B visa holders to stay in the US and find a new sponsor after losing their job. This directly impacts over 71% of H-1B recipients who are Indian nationals, potentially disrupting careers, families, and even the US tech sector. For UPSC/Banking aspirants, this is a critical live issue linking US immigration policy, India's skilled workforce, and bilateral economic ties.

US Revokes Up to 2 Lakh Visas, Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions

The US plans to revoke up to 2 lakh B1/B2 visas issued to asylum seekers and proposes a $103,265 fee for new H-1B cap-subject petitions. This directly impacts Indian professionals and tourists, making it crucial for UPSC/competitive exams. Prelims: visa types, fee amounts. Mains: impact on India-US services trade, immigration policy.

US DHS Proposes Ending H-4 Work Permits; 93% Indian Nationals, 94% Women Affected

The US Department of Homeland Security has revived a proposal to remove H-4 dependent spouses from eligibility for employment authorization, directly impacting the spouses of H-1B visa holders. Over 93% of H-4 work permits go to Indian nationals, mostly women, making this a critical issue for thousands of Indian families in the US.

Mecca Defence Pact, RDI Fund Conflict, Gig Worker Regulations: UPSC Key Aug 8

The UPSC Key covers three major stories: the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan) creating a trilateral mutual-defence framework; the RDI Fund controversy where 62% of Rs 2,192 crore soft loans went to firms linked to selection panel members; and Maharashtra's proposed regulations for food delivery platforms requiring EV fleet and 2% fare contribution to driver welfare fund. Also includes forest fire monitoring, Pakistan media curbs, corporate investment trends, AI cybersecurity risks, and solar PLI for polysilicon. Essential for UPSC current affairs across multiple GS papers.

US Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee: Impact on Indian IT Firms and Workers

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional $103,265 fee on H-1B visa petitions subject to annual caps, targeting Indian IT professionals who account for over 70% of approved petitions. This follows a court striking down a similar $100,000 fee imposed via presidential directive, now using formal rulemaking under a different legal provision. The move could significantly increase costs for Indian IT firms and reduce opportunities for Indian workers.

Trump Proposes $103,265 H-1B Fee per Cap-Subject Petition; Impacts Indian IT Workers

The Trump administration has proposed a new $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions, targeting employers who hire skilled foreign workers. With 71% of approved H-1B petitions going to Indian-born professionals, this proposal could significantly reduce Indian IT workers' access to US jobs, impacting bilateral trade and diaspora interests.