Immigration

HF 2513 prohibits Iowa public colleges and universities from hiring individuals holding valid H-1B visas who are citizens of countries designated as "foreign adversaries" by the U.S. Commerce Secretary or "state sponsors of terrorism" by the U.S. State Secretary. The law applies to institutions of higher education (excluding state board of regents institutions and community colleges) starting July 1, 2026. It requires these institutions to adopt policies preventing employment contracts with affected visa holders. The bill directly impacts hiring practices at Iowa's public universities for specific foreign nationals under federal designations. It does not affect current employment or apply to other visa types or countries not designated under federal criteria.