After Texas, Florida public universities ‘ban’ H-1B visas – Everything you need to know

Public universities in Florida have moved to ‘ban’ H-1B visas — weeks after Texas initiated a similar curb for new H1-B applications across the state. The move comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directed schools last October to crack down on what he described as “visa abuse” in ​higher education.

“Universities across the country are importing foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of hiring Americans who are qualified and available to do the job. We will not tolerate H-1B abuse in Florida institutions. That’s why I have directed the Florida Board of Governors to end this practice,” he had said in October last year.