By The Federal
Publication Date: 2026-11-11 12:17:00
IBM has reportedly decided to end work visa and employment-based green card sponsorship for employees in its US-based Consulting division, including those on H-1B visas, amid a broader pullback in foreign hiring across the technology sector.
However, IBM has not disclosed the number of employees affected by the decision.
Affected employees
According to an internal memo, affected employees have until the end of 2026 to decide their next steps. They can either relocate to an IBM role outside the US or leave the company by the end of the year. Those who want to continue working in the US will need to find another employer willing to sponsor and transfer their visas.
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IBM Consulting is the company’s largest division, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of its operations and employing more than 150,000 people globally. However, the exact number of US-based visa holders in…
