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Florida University H-1B Ban: What International Scholars Need to Know for 2026
Florida University H-1B Ban: What International Scholars Need to Know for 2026 On March 2, 2026, the Florida Board of Governors officially approved a 10-month hiring freeze on new H-1B visa sponsorships across all 12 of the state’s public universities. The moratorium, which takes effect immediately and lasts until January 5, 2027, was spurred by Governor Ron DeSantis to “prioritize American jobs.” While the freeze does not affect current H-1B employees or those seeking renewals, it prohibits the hiring of new international faculty, researchers, and physicians. This move follows a similar...