India, Aug. 9 -- A proposed US immigration change could remove a crucial 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose their jobs, potentially putting thousands of foreign professionals and their families under immediate pressure to leave the country.

The proposal from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly moving through the federal regulatory review process.

It has not yet become a rule, and the full details of the proposed changes have not been made public.

If ultimately adopted, the change could significantly alter the outcome for certain foreign workers when employment linked to their immigration status ends before their authorised stay expires.

The potential impact is particularly significant for Indian profe...