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31,000 Comments Flood Online Platform Over Proposed H‑1B Grace Period Extension
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:09 PM
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A proposed extension of the H‑1B visa grace period has drawn more than 31,000 public comments, signalling keen interest from employers and workers alike.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently unveiled a draft rule that would lengthen the grace period available to H‑1B visa holders after a job loss, allowing them additional time to secure new employment before their status expires.
The proposal has sparked a massive response on the agency’s public comment portal, with more than 31,000 remarks submitted within a short span. Commenters include Indian IT professionals, U.S. tech firms, immigration attorneys, and advocacy groups, many of whom argue that a longer grace period would reduce uncertainty and protect skilled talent.
Stakeholders highlight that the change could directly affect the sizable Indian workforce employed in the United States, potentially easing the transition for thousands of workers who currently face a 60‑day window to find a new sponsor.
USCIS has indicated that it will review the feedback before finalising the rule, with a decision expected later this year. The outcome will shape the employment landscape for H‑1B holders and could influence hiring strategies of multinational companies.
The proposal has sparked a massive response on the agency’s public comment portal, with more than 31,000 remarks submitted within a short span. Commenters include Indian IT professionals, U.S. tech firms, immigration attorneys, and advocacy groups, many of whom argue that a longer grace period would reduce uncertainty and protect skilled talent.
Stakeholders highlight that the change could directly affect the sizable Indian workforce employed in the United States, potentially easing the transition for thousands of workers who currently face a 60‑day window to find a new sponsor.
USCIS has indicated that it will review the feedback before finalising the rule, with a decision expected later this year. The outcome will shape the employment landscape for H‑1B holders and could influence hiring strategies of multinational companies.