TurnKey CEO Sterling Lanier Calls H-1B Visas an Outdated Tool in Inc. Article

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TurnKey Tech Staffing’s CEO, Sterling Lanier, recently shared his insights with Inc. on why H-1B visas have become a relic of the past for modern tech companies.  

As Sterling states in the magazine article, he became so frustrated with the burdensome H-1B process at his previous startup, Tonic Health, that it inspired him to co-found TurnKey Tech Staffing. At Tonic, much of the software development team was based in Ukraine. Efforts to bring key tech leads to the U.S. proved overwhelming due to the high costs and complexity of the visa process.

The cost and complexity of the H-1B process was overwhelming. It proved to be an enormous headache that slowed down our innovation cycle, rather than acting as an accelerant, which H-1B visa proponents argue.
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Lanier’s experience at his previous startup, where offshore developers drove innovation remotely, inspired the founding of TurnKey Tech Staffing. 

About TurnKey Tech Staffing

TurnKey Tech Staffing is the #1 offshore tech staffing company and an Inc. 5000 honoree, specializing in building custom-recruited development teams in Eastern Europe and Latin America. The company’s innovative approach addresses key challenges of offshore hiring by focusing on four cornerstones: custom recruitment for a perfect fit, a unique retention program that reduces developer churn by over 50%, transparent pricing with clear salary and fee structures, and comprehensive Employer of Record services that handle all administrative and legal complexities. TurnKey provides companies with an efficient and cost-effective way to access top-tier global talent while maintaining full compliance and eliminating the need for relocation.

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January 17, 2025

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