Job Doc
Attorney Faraz Qaisrani shares his expertise
Q: I run a small but growing tech firm outside of Boston. We are hitting roadblocks when we are trying to hire new developers. I know many of our competitors are hiring developers from other countries, like India. I am not sure how this is done. I belong to a roundtable of tech CEOs, but we are all small but growing. Can you explain the process of hiring someone from India and then moving them here?
A: Massachusetts, especially in the Boston area, is a tech hub, and the demand for skilled professionals far exceeds the supply. There are a number of factors which have contributed to this talent crisis. Many tech companies are growing, and their tech needs are evolving. When a company grows, they often continue to hire. With a growing need and a limited supply, it is a perfect storm for a talent shortage. Additionally, housing is expensive in Boston. As tech hubs pop up, in lower cost areas, developers can consider roles where they can buy a home vs. renting a small apartment in Boston. Remote work has changed that a bit, but the hiring challenges persist. Finally, it is competitive! You are competing with other companies in the Boston area.
One option for expanding your talent pool is to explore hiring developers from other countries.
I consulted an expert in hiring talent from other countries. Faraz Qaisrani is a Business Immigration Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, an international law firm with over 45 offices worldwide. He explains: “Many employers don’t hire foreign talent directly from their home country unless they are relocating from a foreign office to the company’s US entity. Notwithstanding technology companies whose business model is to outsource information technology human capital to their clients, many employers begin their employer-employee relationship with an international…