The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is currently evaluating a proposal that could impact foreign workers in the United States. This proposal seeks to eliminate a provision that currently grants these workers up to 60 days to find new employment after their previous job ends. As of now, the proposal has not been finalized, and specific details about the changes have not been publicly disclosed.
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).
