This measure is currently being examined by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has not yet been finalized as an official rule, and its complete details have not been fully released to the public. The United States is reviewing a proposal to eliminate a rule allowing certain foreign workers as much as 60 days to secure new employment after their previous job ends.
Evidence and Data
The change could hold particular importance for the Indian expatriate community in the United States. Indian nationals have consistently been the largest group of beneficiaries under the H-1B skilled-worker programme. In fiscal year 2024, 71 per cent of all approved H-1B petitions were for individuals born in India, according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
