The businessman of Colombian origin James Fishback announced his intention to run as the Republican candidate Successor to Ron DeSantis in Florida. As one of his main suggestions promised Elimination of H-1B visas in the state. But would he really have the power to do that if he became governor?
The H-1B visa programis aimed at professionals in specialized professionsis a federal initiative led by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)for its acronym in English). Hence the Governor of Florida It has no authority to prevent its implementation.
However, the Sunshine State administration candidate or other leader’s suggestions may focus on implementation Measures to stop the promotion of this type of immigration permit.
In this sense, DeSantis Requirements for the country’s public universities that they would not prioritize workers on H-1B visas and would instead consider it local employees.
Fishback was born in Florida, but his mother is a Colombian who immigrated to the United States.. On November 24th, the 30-year-old businessman announced his candidacy for the Florida gubernatorial election via your X profile.
The businessman has to draw the interior of the Republican Partywith the names of other candidates in the dance: Byron Donaldsendorsed by President Donald Trump; Casey DeSantis (the current governor’s wife, who cannot seek a third term); and others like Joe Gruters and Blaise Ingoglia.
The Area codes They will take place on August 18, 2026. The last election will take place on November 3rd next year.
In your message, Fishback did not specify what mechanism he would use to eliminate H-1B visas in the state.which he enacted as one of his main proposals if he is ultimately elected to succeed DeSantis.
However, he hinted at that would “terminate all government contracts with companies that import H-1B workers.”instead of hiring qualified Americans.
Fishback’s challenge lies in his version that his father, who worked as a tree trimmer, lost his job because foreigners came to the area offering cheaper labor, as he told it Tallahassee Democrat.
Regarding his mother’s migrant origins, the born in Colombiaargued that the Migration to the USA Thirty, 40 or 50 years ago “it was different than it is today.” “She didn’t steal a job“, he claimed.
On October 30 of last year, the current Republican governor gave a press conference calling on Florida’s Board of Governors to do so “End” H-1B visa priority at public universities.
DeSantis noted that Florida DOGE is working with the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the state university system, and institutional partners. The goal was to eliminate or reallocate millions of dollars in grants related to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs.
In this sense, DeSantis argued that his goal was to guarantee job opportunities for American citizensby putting them “first.”
And he concluded: “If universities can’t find the talent they need among Floridians or Americans, they need to take a hard look at the situation.”
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