H-1B Visa Squeeze: Why Nearshoring to Latin America Is the Smart Move

Emapta’s Chris Ross on turning rising H-1B costs into a competitive talent strategy with nearshore teams.

With H-1B visa fees surging, U.S. tech leaders are rethinking how—and where—they build teams. In Nearshore Americas, Chris Ross, Vice President at Emapta, explains why more companies are pivoting to nearshore tech talent in Latin America, leveraging options like the TN visa and Employer of Record (EOR) models to scale quickly while maintaining control and compliance. The article highlights a broader market shift toward “borderless” talent and shows how nearshoring can cut cost and time-to-hire without sacrificing quality.

Read the full piece to see how policy changes are reshaping workforce strategy—and how Emapta helps you build dedicated, highly-skilled teams that offer you a competitive advantage.