"#Texas freezes H-1B #visas for state agencies, higher #education, amid investigation into federal program
Gov. #GregAbbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in “light of recent reports of abuse,”.... 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.
“State government must lead by example and ensure that #employment opportunities — particularly those funded with taxpayer dollars — are filled by Texans first,” Abbott said in a news release announcing the investigation.
Abbott hinted at the freeze during an appearance on the Mark Davis Show on Monday where he called the H-1B program an extraordinary controversy. “We want to make sure that our communities are not being — having people come in and take jobs that Texans can easily fill,” Abbott said on the radio show.
Nexstar asked the Governor’s Office if there was any specific example of fraud or abuse of the H-1B program. A spokesperson with his office did not point to a specific example but said there was a lot reporting around the federal program.
Republicans in Washington D.C. have filed bills to abolish the program over concerns it is taking away jobs from American workers."
https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/texas-freezes-h-1b-visas-for-state-agencies-higher-education-amid-investigation-into-federal-program/?nxsparam=3
...same h8ful empty excuses from the same h8ful "leaders"...just a new day...
