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Texas Freezes H-1B Visas for State Agencies, Higher Education Amid Investigation Into Federal Program

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in "light of recent reports of abuse," according to a letter signed by the governor. He directed all state agencies controlled by a gubernatorially appointed head and public institutions of higher education to freeze all H-1B visa applications until May 2027.

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The governor of Texas, Republican Greg Abbott, on Tuesday ordered all state agencies and universities to suspend the processing of new H-1B visa applications and initiate a review of the current use of this program for highly qualified foreign workers.

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