IBM halts visa and green card support for most consulting staff in the US

IBM has ended United States visa and green card sponsorship for most jobs within its consulting division. The change applies to the vast majority of positions in the IBM Consulting unit. This group employs more than 150,000 workers globally. The decision comes as the government increases its checks on foreign hiring and H-1B visa programs.

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Major technology and consulting firms often hire skilled global workers through the H-1B visa system to fill specialized tech roles in the US. Changes in government rules and stricter checks frequently prompt large corporations to alter their hiring and immigration support policies.