美得州州长叫停州政府机构和公立大学提交新H-1B签证申请

Core Viewpoint - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into the H-1B visa program and has mandated state agencies and public universities to immediately suspend new H-1B visa applications due to reports of misuse of the program [2] Group 1: Investigation and Suspension - The suspension of new H-1B visa applications will last until May 31, 2027, unless exceptions are granted with written approval from the Texas Workforce Commission [2] - State agencies are required to submit a report by March 27, 2026, detailing the number of new applications and renewals submitted in the previous year [2] Group 2: H-1B Visa Overview - The H-1B visa is a temporary non-immigrant work visa in the U.S., typically valid for three years and extendable to six years [2] - This visa allows U.S. companies to employ foreign professionals to fill positions that are difficult to staff with domestic talent, primarily utilized by U.S. tech companies to attract highly educated foreign talent [2]