According to Bloomberg, on November 10, IBM ended US visa and green card sponsorship for most positions within its Consulting division, a major policy shift affecting immigration pathways at one of the world's largest technology employers. The decision applies to the majority of eligible roles within IBM Consulting, which employs over 150,000 professionals globally.

Federal immigration records show IBM received 1,611 H-1B petition approvals in fiscal 2026, down from 2,045 in 2025 and nearly 3,000 in 2024, representing a 46% decline. Affected employees may continue working for IBM outside the United States or leave the company by year-end 2026. IBM has not disclosed how many employees will be directly impacted.

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