IBM is discontinuing visa and green card sponsorship for most positions within its large IBM Consulting division. This decision appears to be influenced by new federal regulations that scrutinize companies' layoff practices when sponsoring foreign workers. The company has incurred significant workforce rebalancing charges, which now complicate its ability to sponsor employees. Affected consultants are reportedly offered roles outside the U.S. or the option to leave the company by the end of 2026. This move reflects a strategic choice to prioritize business flexibility over maintaining a sponsorship program for a shrinking segment of its workforce.
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