IBM Consulting Axes US Visa Sponsorships

IBM Consulting, a division employing over 150,000 individuals, has announced it will end visa and green card sponsorship for most of its roles in the United States. This significant policy change occurs amidst heightened governmental review of foreign tech talent acquisition. Previously, the US government had suspended key processes for obtaining permanent residency for foreign workers at several major IT firms.

A spokesperson for IBM stated that the company has observed declining participation in US high-skilled visa programs for years. The decision to end sponsorship reflects evolving skill availability and changing client requirements. Employees affected by this policy shift have the option to transfer to IBM operations outside the US or will need to leave the company by the close of the current year.