If the grace period is abolished, an employee whose job ends unexpectedly would immediately fall out of lawful status. According to USCIS data, Indian professionals account for approximately 71% of all approved H-1B visa beneficiaries. Because Indian workers routinely face decades-long backlogs for employment-based permanent residency (green cards), many remain dependent on the H-1B status for prolonged periods. "Without that grace period, an unexpected layoff doesn't simply mean losing a job—it could immediately put a family's ability to remain in the country into question." Legal experts emphasize that foreign workers retain their current 60-day grace period protections while the rule undergoes review.