IBM’s biggest division ends most US foreign worker sponsorships
Summary
IBM says its consulting division will stop sponsoring U.S. work visas and green cards for most roles. The decision comes as the Trump administration has tightened scrutiny of high-skilled worker visa programs and increased pressure on companies to limit foreign hiring.Key Facts
- IBM Consulting employs more than 150,000 people, within IBM's global workforce of 264,300.
- An IBM spokesperson told Reuters that the consulting unit chose to end sponsorship for most roles.
- IBM said its participation in high-skilled U.S. visa programs had declined for years as skill availability and client needs changed.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data showed 1,611 H-1B petitions for IBM were approved in fiscal year 2026.
- The Trump administration announced a one-time fee of $100,000 on new H-1B petitions last year.
- In October, the administration suspended several technology companies from a program that lets H-1B workers apply for green cards, citing fraud concerns and protections for U.S. workers.
- The suspended companies included Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services.
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