By C to I News Desk
Publication Date: 2026-11-11 04:12:00
Technology giant IBM has decided to discontinue immigration sponsorship for certain roles in its largest division, following a crackdown by the Trump administration on the H-1B visa programme, media reports said.
“We have opted to discontinue visa and green card sponsorship for the majority of such roles in IBM Consulting,” an IBM spokesperson told Bloomberg.
Affected employees can continue working for IBM outside the United States or leave the company by the end of the year, according to a document shared with managers in the division this week and reviewed by Bloomberg.
IBM Consulting is one of the company’s largest divisions, employing more than 150,000 people worldwide.
Immigration has emerged as a major flashpoint between US President Donald Trump’s administration and technology companies, with the government repeatedly urging tech giants to prioritise training and hiring…
