IBM curbs H-1B visa and green card sponsorship amid scrutiny of foreign tech hiring

Summary

IBM will curb its sponsorship of work visas and green cards, with reporting saying the move covers the majority of its consulting roles. Semafor reports the change as a win for the Trump administration's push against hiring foreign talent. NDTV reports the same move, made amid tight scrutiny of foreign tech hiring by the Trump administration.

Timeline

1. Semafor

   10 Nov 2026, 22:35 UTCSource ↗

   Semafor reports that IBM is moving to curb its sponsorship of visas and green cards, and says the move marks a win for the Trump administration's push against hiring foreign talent.

2. NDTV

   11 Nov 2026, 01:42 UTCSource ↗

   NDTV reports that IBM is ending H-1B visa and US green card sponsorship for the majority of its consulting roles, and says the move comes amid tight scrutiny of foreign tech hiring by Donald Trump's administration.