CCIA urges DHS to keep 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, citing economic costs
Key points
- CCIA opposes a proposed rule eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period for highly skilled foreign workers
- CCIA estimates annual net economic costs of $121.5 million to $762.1 million, with a central estimate of $262.8 million
- CCIA estimates nearly $1.85 billion over ten years
The Computer & Communications Industry Association filed comments with DHS opposing a proposed rule to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period for highly skilled foreign workers who lose their jobs. CCIA estimates annual net economic costs of $121.5 million to $762.1 million, with a central estimate of $262.8 million, and nearly $1.85 billion over ten years. The rule remains proposed. Not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor the proposed rule and assess its impact on transition arrangements for H-1B workers who lose their jobs
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers that sponsor highly skilled foreign workers such as H-1B workers
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: CCIA ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.