# IBM’s largest division ends sponsorship for most US foreign workers

https://mins.news/en/item/138070

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-10 21:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/10/ibms-biggest-division-ends-most-us-foreign-worker-sponsorships?traffic_source=rss

> IBM says its consulting unit will stop sponsoring US work visas and green cards for most roles. The company said its participation in high-skilled visa programmes had declined for years as skill availability and client needs changed. The move comes amid increased pressure from the Trump administration on companies employing skilled foreign workers.

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