Medical school experts chief among H-1B visa pause concerns

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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University system decision-makers expressed a willingness to be nimble as they voted to pause H-1B visas at state universities until next year.

The move followed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for universities to eliminate the visas, which allow foreigners in specialty occupations to temporarily work in the United States.

Board of Governors Chair Alan Levine during a virtual meeting Monday pointed to medical schools in particular that rely on the visas. “[University of Florida] uniquely has …

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