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

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Tech workers on visas shared how immigration uncertainty and job security concerns are affecting their careers and long-term plans in the US.

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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