Florida public universities to pause hiring new H-1B workers
4 hours ago
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- #H-1B visa
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- Florida Board of Governors freezes hiring new faculty through H-1B program until Jan. 5, 2027.
- Renewals for existing H-1B visas will not be affected.
- Texas also implements a similar pause on H-1B hiring until May 2027.
- Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes H-1B program for potential wage suppression.
- Concerns raised about the freeze's impact on researchers, scientists, and physicians.
- Exceptions can be made for critical worker shortages.
- Over 600 H-1B visa holders employed in Florida's public universities last fiscal year.
- University of Florida employs the most H-1B holders among state institutions.
- State to assess impact of $100,000 fee for new H-1B applicants.