Ron DeSantis
Trump Administration Tackles H-1B Visa Abuse: New Measures to Protect American Workers
Oct 31, 2025 08:25 pm CST
The Trump administration has launched initiatives to combat H-1B visa abuse, including Project Firewall and a $100,000 petition fee. A Department of Labour video highlights that 72% of visa holders are Indians and accuses companies of unfairly replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also ordered state universities to prioritize hiring Americans over foreign workers on visas.
Florida Bans H-1B Visa Hiring at Universities to Promote American Graduate Employment
Oct 30, 2025 09:01 am CST
Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida universities to stop hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas and prioritize qualified American graduates instead. The policy aims to address what DeSantis calls "H-1B abuse" in higher education institutions and ensure taxpayer-funded universities serve the American workforce first. Additionally, the state has cancelled or repurposed over $33 million in DEI-related grants.