Has anyone noticed consulting firms being hesitant to consider candidates due to potential future visa requirements?

Question

Hi everyone,

I recently had an interaction with Insight Expert LLP regarding a job opportunity. Although I’m currently eligible to work and meet the requirements for the role, I was informed that moving forward could be challenging due to possible future considerations around work authorization.

I’m trying to understand if this is a broader trend across consulting firms or specific to certain companies. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Are firms becoming more cautious about candidates based on potential future requirements rather than current eligibility?

Would appreciate your thoughts or experiences.

Answer 1

Hi,

Overall, this sentiment is fairly widespread across most industries in the US right now, so you're not alone in noticing it. I am assuming you are referring to the US, since I have not seen or heard changes across Asia and Europe

That said, from what I've seen in the US, the larger consulting firms (MBB and Big 4) have continued interviewing and hiring international candidates at a fairly consistent rate. They tend to have the infrastructure and experience to manage the complexity that comes with work authorization.

For smaller firms, there does seem to be a growing trend toward "simplification" -- they're often less equipped to handle uncertainty, so they may shy away from candidates whose situations require more planning ahead. It's less about you and more about their own limitations.

Good luck with your search!

Tom