Immigration policy uncertainty leads tech visa holders to delay purchases and rethink career plans
Key points
- IBM is ending visa and green card sponsorship for most consulting roles
- In October, the Trump administration paused Microsoft, Adobe and six large IT services firms from the PERM program
- A federal court has blocked a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
Business Insider reports that several tech visa holders say immigration uncertainty is affecting their careers and long-term plans. The report says IBM is ending visa and green card sponsorship for most consulting roles. In October, the Trump administration paused Microsoft, Adobe and six large IT services firms from the PERM program. A federal court has blocked a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. Some respondents have delayed buying cars, while others say the impact has been limited.
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