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Trump Proposes Ending H-1B Grace Period, Spouse Permits

8/30/2026

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President Donald Trump proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers and blocking spouses’ permits.
The administration seeks to make the $103,000 H-1B visa fee permanent after a June judge struck down the prior rule.
The H-1B program caps visas at 85,000 annually, creating backlogs that can last decades for China and India.
Vice President JD Vance accused tech firms of falsely claiming a shortage of American workers.

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President Donald Trump proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers and blocking spouses’ permits.
The administration seeks to make the $103,000 H-1B visa fee permanent after a June judge struck down the prior rule.
The H-1B program caps visas at 85,000 annually, creating backlogs that can last decades for China and India.
Vice President JD Vance accused tech firms of falsely claiming a shortage of American workers.