Texas bans H-1B visas in universities and agencies (Photo- Reuters)
PTI, Houston. Texas state governor Greg Abbott in the US has ordered government agencies and public universities to immediately stop new H-1B visa applications.
According to this order of the Governor, recruitment rules have been tightened in institutions funded by taxpayers' money. Indian professionals are likely to be affected by this move. This ban on H-1B visa applications will remain in effect till May 2027.
The directive issued Tuesday says Texas agencies and public universities must stop new applications for H-1B visas without receiving written approval from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Thousands of people live in the US state of Texas who have H-1B visas. This order of the Governor has come at a time when the administration of President Donald Trump has started taking steps to revamp the visa program.
Abbott said that I am directing all agencies in the province to immediately stop new H-1B visa applications in accordance with this letter. The move comes amid a review of the program by the federal government.
The letter said institutions must also report on the use of H-1B visas, including the number, job roles, countries of origin and visa expiration dates. US President Donald Trump had signed a proclamation on September 19 last year regarding 'banning the entry of certain non-immigrant workers'.
The declaration banned entry into the United States for workers whose H-1B applications did not include or were not accompanied by a $100,000 payment.
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