By Arunima Chhimwal
Publication Date: 2026-11-12 02:12:00
ARMONK, N.Y. (Diya TV) — IBM will stop sponsoring work visas and employment-based green cards for most roles in its U.S. Consulting business, a shift that could force some affected employees to relocate abroad or leave the company by year’s end.
The company confirmed the change Tuesday, saying it had decided to end sponsorship for “the majority” of consulting roles as worker availability and client needs change. IBM said its use of high-skilled visa programs had been declining for several years. It did not disclose how many employees the policy affects or detail which jobs may remain eligible.
An internal document shared with managers said affected employees could continue working for IBM from outside the United States or leave the company at the end of 2026. The document did not make clear whether IBM would consider exceptions or how it would handle employees at different stages of the green-card process.
IBM Consulting employs more than 150,000…
