Florida approves 1-year ban on new H-1B hiring ahead of March lottery—Who stands affected?

The Florida Board of Governors has voted to put a 10-month hiring freeze in place for people seeking H-1B visas at all of the state’s public universities. The decision was made on Monday and takes effect immediately. It will remain in place at least through January 5, 2027, according to Central Florida Public Media.

The pause only affects new hires. Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, confirmed that current H-1B employees will still be able to renew their visas during the yearlong freeze.