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https://www.newsweek.com/green-card-h1b-visa-update-ibm-ending-certain-sponsorships-12694698
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Just as the Blue Wave hits, IBM decides to su-k up to Trump. Like with Cloud, AI, etc, IBM always late to the party.
So only consulting?
IBM to End Visa and Green Card Sponsorship for Most Consulting Roles
Reuters | November 10, 2026 | 9:05 AM PST
IBM announced Tuesday that it will end U.S. visa and green card sponsorship for most positions within IBM Consulting, a division employing more than 150,000 people.
The decision comes amid increased scrutiny of foreign technology workers under the Trump administration. In October, the administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms, including Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services, from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process, a critical step in obtaining employment-based green cards.
An IBM spokesperson said the company has historically used U.S. high-skilled visa programs to address talent shortages, but its participation in these programs has declined for several years.
According to IBM, the decision reflects changes in available talent and evolving client requirements.
Bloomberg News previously reported, citing an internal company document, that affected employees may continue working for IBM outside the United States or leave the company by the end of 2026.
The policy change follows other restrictions on employment-based immigration. In 2025, the White House announced a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions.
Reporting: Anzar Mehraj, Bengaluru
Editing: Joyjeet Das
Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-end-visa-green-card-sponsorship-most-roles-its-consulting-arm-2026-11-10/