State contemplating pausing university H-1B visas for a year, at DeSantis’ urging

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 756

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Following through with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wishes, the Florida Board of Governors preliminarily voted Thursday to freeze public university H-1B visa hirings for a year, leaving hopeful international academics without that option.

During a meeting at Florida State University, the overseers of the State University System started discussion on the matter, prompted by President Donald Trump and DeSantis.

The board’s action Thursday was formally a notice of intent, meaning the policy isn’t up for approval …

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