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IBM to End Visa and Green Card Sponsorship for Most Consulting Roles
Reuters · 22 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Reuters
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IBM announced it is ending US visa and green card sponsorship for the majority of roles in its IBM Consulting division, affecting over 150,000 employees.
- IBM is ending US visa and green card sponsorship for a majority of roles in IBM Consulting.
- IBM Consulting employs more than 150,000 people.
- The decision coincides with increased scrutiny of foreign tech hiring under Donald Trump's administration.
- The administration recently suspended major technology firms and outsourcers from the Permanent Labor Certification process.
- Participation in US high-skilled visa programs by IBM Consulting has been declining for years due to evolving skill availability and client needs.
- Impacted workers can either work for IBM outside the United States or leave the company by the end of the year.
- The White House announced a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions last year.
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