IBM is ending visa and green-card sponsorship for most IBM Consulting roles (150,000+ employees), Reuters reported Nov 10, 2026 citing Bloomberg/internal document.
Affected workers: work for IBM outside the US or leave by end of year.
Context: DOL suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS from PERM last month; H-1B new-application fee raised to $100,000 last year.
IBM declined comment; document says US remains "one of our largest markets and talent hubs."
Consulting Q3 revenue $5.3B, flat YoY, +2% constant currency.
Advice: check status now, ask employer in writing, consult immigration lawyer before resigning/accepting transfer, keep copies of all sponsorship documents.
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