An IBM spokesperson told Newsweek that the company's participation in high-skilled visa programmes had been declining for several years.
\n\nIBM is discontinuing H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most eligible roles within its US consulting business, a move that could affect foreign workers seeking permanent residency in the United States.
\n\nThe decision, announced on Tuesday, November 10, comes amid increased scrutiny of employment-based immigration programmes under US President Donald Trump's administration. Several major technology companies have also faced restrictions or investigations linked to alleged misuse of the green card sponsorship system.
\n\n“IBM Consulting participates in U.S. high-skilled visa programs to address skill shortages,” the spokesperson said. “That participation has been declining for a number of years and as skill availability and client need have evolved, we have opted to discontinue visa and green card sponsorship for the majority of such roles in IBM Consulting.”
\n\nAccording to Bloomberg, affected employees were informed that they could continue working for IBM outside the US or leave the company at the end of the year.
\n\nThe announcement has raised questions about the status of existing H-1B visa holders who may have been relying on IBM to sponsor their transition to permanent residency. Newsweek…
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