Forget conspiracy theories; the shortage of quality STEM workers is no myth. But while tapping the global talent pool may seem like a practical way to increase inventory, the process for sponsoring foreign workers is complex, expensive and fraught with risk.

“The H-1B visa approval process has become extremely adversarial over the past five years due to the political climate,” notes Michael Hammond, an immigration attorney with Hammond Law Group. “Government agencies are trying to dissuade employers by making sponsorship as difficult as possible.”

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