When U.S. policy shifts, global business feels the impact. The latest example: the proposed $100,000 tariff on H-1B visas. For companies dependent on importing talent, this creates massive uncertainty. For those already investing in remote work, it looks more like an opportunity.
The question isn’t whether remote workflows will expand — it’s how quickly.
The risks of relying on visas
Companies that depend on bringing foreign workers into the U.S. face three risks:
- Cost inflation — tariffs and relocation costs skyrocket.
- Delays and bottlenecks — immigration processes stretch from months to years.
- Retention issues — talent forced to uproot their lives may leave sooner.
By contrast, hiring in LATAM through remote contracts avoids all three.
Elements of a smart remote strategy
If U.S. companies want to future-proof their workforce, they need more than ad hoc freelancing. They need a system.
Here are the building blocks:
- Localized contracts — agreements tailored to the contractor’s country, ensuring legal clarity for both sides.
- USD payouts without friction — paying in local currency undermines retention. Workers want to earn in dollars, and employers need a reliable way to deliver.
- Integrated culture — treating LATAM talent as part of the global team, not a “nearshore add-on.”
- Operational simplicity — payroll teams should send one transfer, not manage dozens of wires across borders.
How MiDi enables the shift
MiDi was designed to help U.S. companies transition smoothly into remote-first hiring in Latin America. With MiDi, you can:
- Send one monthly transfer to fund all payouts.
- Give each contractor a U.S. account and Visa card.
This isn’t just about speed. It’s about positioning your company as a serious employer in a market where the best talent is increasingly selective.
Practical steps to take today
- Audit your current workforce — how much depends on visas?
- Identify key roles that can be shifted to remote LATAM talent.
- Implement a payment solution like MiDi to reduce friction from day one.
- Communicate clearly — remote workers should feel like full members of the team, not contractors in limbo.
Conclusion: A new playbook for global hiring
The era of flying talent across borders is giving way to an era of building borderless teams. Visa restrictions may accelerate the trend, but the underlying logic is already here: hire where the talent is, pay them fairly, and integrate them globally.
Companies that act now will not only save on costs but also unlock the best of what LATAM has to offer.
MiDi is here to make that shift faster, simpler, and frictionless.
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