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Florida public universities temporarily halt hiring foreigners on H1-B visas
The Florida Board of Governors halted new H-1B hires for around eight months to study visa use and costs while exempting current visa holders, officials said.
- On Monday, the Florida Board of Governors approved an eight-month pause on hiring new H-1B faculty and staff at public colleges and universities, effective immediately through at least January 5, 2027.
- Earlier this year, Florida governor Ron DeSantis urged restricting H-1B use to prioritize Florida residents and limit hires from China, while the governor's office supported a pause for study rather than a ban.
- During the moratorium, the chancellor's office will study H-1B use and costs at public institutions, while current H-1B visa holders remain exempt and exceptions for critical needs may be granted.
- Analysts warned the pause could sharply affect public university research and medical staffing, while Kimberly Dunn and Carson Dale cautioned it may cause lasting reputational harm and recruitment challenges.
- The move positions Florida alongside Texas as one of the few states to suspend new H-1B hires in higher education, with a one-year pause to review data and decide on next steps.
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