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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instructs public universities to stop hiring through H-1B Visas

Governor says jobs should go to Florida residents and American workers first

Direct order issued to the Florida Board of Governors to block H-1B Visas in state universities

DeSantis states reliance on foreign workers through H-1B Visas reflects poorly on university recruiting - Advertisement -

Federal government regulates H-1B Visas, raising questions about state authority to restrict their use

Universities are exempt from annual federal H-1B Visas caps and traditionally use the program to hire specialized academics and researchers

Legal experts say it is unclear whether a governor can limit federally controlled H-1B Visas

DHS ends automatic work permit extensions at the same

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