IBM to end H-1B and green card sponsorship for most roles in IBM Consulting
Key points
- IBM Consulting to discontinue visa and green card sponsorship for most such roles
- Affected workers can continue with IBM outside the US or leave at year-end
- Per Bloomberg, citing an internal document
An IBM spokesperson said the company has opted to discontinue visa and green card sponsorship for the majority of such roles in IBM Consulting, citing declining participation in US high-skilled visa programs over many years. Bloomberg, citing an internal document, reported that affected workers can continue with IBM outside the US or leave at year-end. Bloomberg reported that the unit's growth has been roughly flat since 2024.
What employers should do
- Monitor how large employers' sponsorship changes affect talent recruitment and retention
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