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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state's Board of Governors to limit the use of H-1B visas at public universities.

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields requiring a bachelor's degree or higher.

The University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of South Florida are the top university employers of H-1B visa holders in the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared war on the hiring of foreign employees at Florida colleges and universities. On Thursday, Oct. 29, he directed the Florida Board of Governors to "crack down" on the use of H-1B visas.

“Universities across the country are importing foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of hiring Americans who are qualified and available to do

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