Mobility is the number one reason. The second one is legal expenses: the employee does not pay them directly, but does so indirectly. A visa application can cos

Mobility is the number one reason. The second one is legal expenses: the employee does not pay them directly, but does so indirectly. A visa application can cost up to 10k, and also you have a 40% chance it doesnt go through, which means its way more expensive. Also, what is market value and fair? Does the immigrant have a thick accent? A slighlty incompatible culture? A lower quality education?