IBM stops visa and green card sponsorship for most Consulting roles; affected staff can relocate abroad or leave by year-end
Key points
- IBM has decided to stop sponsoring visas and green cards for most roles in its Consulting unit
- Affected staff may move to positions outside the US or leave the company by year-end
- IBM said participation had declined and talent supply and client demand had changed; the Consulting unit has more than 150,000 employees
An IBM spokesperson said the company has decided to stop sponsoring visas and green cards for most such roles in its Consulting unit. Per a document obtained by Bloomberg and distributed to managers this week, affected staff may move outside the US or leave by year-end. IBM said participation in its consulting division had declined and that talent supply and client demand had changed. The Consulting unit has more than 150,000 employees.
What employers should do
- Review which employees on visa or green card sponsorship could be affected by similar policies
- Track transfer and departure arrangements for visa-holding staff and confirm compliance requirements with legal counsel in advance
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- —
- Effective date
- —
- Official source
- Official source pending
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