A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

IBM will halt immigration sponsorship for roles in its largest division, according to a First Squawk tweet citing the company. The move affects hiring across the unit that represents the bulk of IBM's workforce, though the company did not specify how many roles or which visa categories would be impacted. It matters because tighter sponsorship narrows the talent pool for specialized engineering and consulting roles at a time when technology firms compete for scarce skills. Watch for confirmation from IBM on the scope and timing, and for whether other large employers follow with similar restrictions.