Visa holders are delaying purchases and tuning out the news amid immigration uncertainty

Government and corporate immigration policy changes have raised concerns among tech visa holders. Some worry that fewer employers will sponsor foreign workers, making future job searches harder. Workers described how immigration uncertainty is affecting their careers and long-term plans. When Ashok Kumar lost his job in 2019, the H-1B visa holder had 60 days to find a new employer willing to sponsor him. He pulled it off, but he's worried his next job search could be even harder. This week, Business Insider reported that IBM is ending visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division. The company cited evolving skill availability and client needs as reasons for the move. Kumar, a tech lead at a large corporation, said he's concerned that more companies could follow IBM's lead.

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