India, Aug. 10 -- H-1B visa holders in the US, who have been laid off from their jobs, are getting deportation notices, despite a 60-day grace period being in place. The matter was reported by NAFSA -- an association of international educators.

NAFSA stated that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was sending "Notices to Appear" to some H-1B holders whose employers were withdrawing the petitions after an 'employment separation'.

The non-profit professional organization for professionals in all areas of international education said it was cognizant of the reports that such notices were being sent by the USCIS.

A Notice to Appear (NTA) begins the deportation process before an immigration judge.

H-1B visa rules state that whe...