The interview was quickly scheduled by a team member from the network team, without the recruiter's knowledge. There was one video call with a senior engineer, followed by five on-site interviews with the entire team, including the manager. I really liked the network team at Fortinet because they were very respectful, and I felt welcomed. The final video interview was with the SVP of Infrastructure, who was also a great person to speak with. Eventually, I was informed that I had been selected for the role. However, the recruiter, who had been largely uninvolved until this point, reached out to negotiate the salary and total compensation. During the conversation, she asked whether I required visa sponsorship. I confirmed that I did and mentioned that I had already indicated this on my initial application. She seemed surprised and told me she needed to check with HR before proceeding. Unfortunately, she was unable to secure the necessary approvals for Fortinet to sponsor my visa. This was both frustrating and disappointing, as I had never encountered such an issue after being selected for a role in any of my previous experiences. This situation highlighted a lack of competence among Fortinet's recruiters, as they appeared unaware of crucial hiring requirements. Due to this unprofessionalism, I lost a great opportunity to work at Fortinet. Given that Fortinet has many offshore offices, particularly in India, I was surprised that they did not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Moreover, the job description did not specify any restrictions regarding visa sponsorship, which I usually check before applying—especially for roles requiring U.S. citizenship or a Green Card. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. Even after being selected by the team, I was unable to accept the offer due to a lack of visa sponsorship.