IBM Ends H-1B and Green Card Sponsorship for Majority of Consulting Roles
IBM is ending H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its US consulting division, its largest business unit with over 150,000 employees. The decision follows tighter restrictions on visa programs under the Trump administration, which has sought to prioritize US workers and reduce reliance on foreign talent. Affected employees may continue working for IBM outside the US or leave by year-end. IBM stated that participation in visa programs had been declining due to evolving skill availability and client needs.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18, timesnow, indiatoday, firstpost, moneycontrol, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 10 Nov, 03:52 pm. Other outlets followed.