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flag Florida pauses new H-1B hires at public universities until Jan. 5, 2027, over concerns about visa misuse and wages.

flag Florida public universities will pause new hires using H-1B visas until January 5, 2027, following a decision by the Florida Board of Governors. flag The freeze, prompted by Governor Ron DeSantis’s concerns over visa misuse and potential wage suppression, applies only to new positions, not current H-1B workers. flag The move aims to review the program’s impact, particularly in STEM and medical fields, where over 600 H-1B visas were approved last year. flag While exceptions may be granted for critical shortages, critics warn the pause could harm Florida’s ability to attract top global talent and undermine research and academic competitiveness.

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