Florida advances proposal to halt H-1B recruitment at public universities following federal fee hike
Florida has moved closer to banning the hiring of new H-1B visa holders at its public universities after a committee of the State University System’s Board of Governors advanced the proposal for public comment. The measure, which would run through January 5 next year, follows a $100,000 federal visa fee and similar action in Texas. Faculty and student leaders warned the restriction could hinder recruitment in medicine, engineering and research.
Florida has moved closer to banning the hiring of new H-1B visa holders at its public universities after a committee of the State University System’s Board of Governors advanced the proposal for public comment. The measure, which would run through January 5 next year, follows a $100,000 federal visa fee and similar action in Texas. Faculty and student leaders warned the restriction could hinder recruitment in medicine, engineering and research.
