Green Card, H-1B Visa Update: IBM Ending Certain Employee Sponsorships
Summary
IBM said it will stop sponsoring H-1B visas and green cards for most roles in its U.S. Consulting business. The company cited declining participation and changes in skill availability and client needs; affected workers were reportedly told they could work for IBM outside the United States or leave by the end of the year.Key Facts
- IBM said the decision applies to most visa and green card sponsorships in IBM Consulting.
- The company said its participation in high-skilled visa programs had declined for several years.
- Bloomberg reported that affected workers could continue working for IBM outside the United States or leave the company at year-end.
- U.S. Department of Labor data cited in the article showed IBM applied for more than 1,100 H-1B visas in fiscal year 2026.
- The article said it was unclear how many IBM H-1B workers later applied for permanent residence.
- The H-1B visa can initially last three years and may be extended for another three years.
- The Trump administration has taken steps to scrutinize H-1B and green card programs, including suspending some companies from the PERM process over alleged fraud.
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