Microsoft
Overview
Yes. Our records show Microsoft has filed 56,408 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The latest available data is for fiscal year 2026, with 2,915 filings.
Microsoft manufactures personal computers and accessories under the Surface line, alongside engineering the Windows operating system family for computing devices. Its product architecture incorporates the Microsoft 365 cloud productivity suite, which packages digital tools for database administration, internal communications, and electronic mailing. For corporate infrastructure, the organization supplies cloud computing capabilities via Microsoft Azure, enterprise optimization software through Dynamics 365, and cybersecurity automation applications. The firm also oversees the Xbox video gaming brand, managing subscription services, hardware consoles, and digital entertainment storefronts.
Visa History
In fiscal year 2026, Microsoft recorded 2,915 H-1B LCA filings, a 68.66% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 100%, up by 0.94 percentage points.
In fiscal year 2026, Microsoft recorded 566 PERM filings, a 82.12% decrease from the previous year. The reported certification rate was 90.11%, up by 14.53 percentage points.
Salary & Job
H-1B and PERM salary history at Microsoft, 2020–2026.
| 2026 | 90,896 ~ 325,000 | 89,900 ~ 313,442 |
| 2025 | 77,958 ~ 314,000 | 97,469 ~ 320,000 |
| 2024 | 83,700 ~ 292,300 | 85,200 ~ 270,000 |
| 2023 | 73,125 ~ 310,000 | 77,000 ~ 305,000 |
| 2022 | 65,000 ~ 310,000 | 84,500 ~ 440,000 |
| 2021 | 72,500 ~ 260,000 | 76,990 ~ 255,000 |
| 2020 | 70,000 ~ 336,290 | 77,655 ~ 275,823 |
Microsoft sponsors foreign workers across diverse job fields, including Computer and Mathematical(64,836), Business and Financial Operations(3,967), Architecture and Engineering(3,607), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media(678), Sales and Related(632), for permanent employment opportunities.
Microsoft supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various STEM job titles.
Microsoft supports foreign workers for permanent employment in various Non-STEM job titles.
Worker Backgrounds
Microsoft sponsors green cards for foreign workers, with the majority of them graduating from a select group of U.S. universities.
Microsoft sponsors both STEM and Non-STEM workers, with the most sponsorships in fields as below.
Microsoft sponsors green cards for foreign workers who have graduated with various degrees.
Most of Microsoft recruiters come from INDIA, CHINA, CANADA, MEXICO, BRAZIL.
Microsoft sponsors green cards for foreign workers across various job levels.
Microsoft's primary office locations are in WA, CA, TX, GA, NC.
Contacts
Authorized Microsoft employees listed here handle labor certification. They must work directly for Microsoft, not outside agents, lawyers, or HR staff. In small companies, this is often the president or operations manager.
| Lee Mary Covington | p***f@microsoft.com | Business Program Manager | ***8080 |
| David Hwang | m***m@microsoft.com | Senior Corporate Counsel (U.S. Immigration) | ***8080 |
| Hilary Long | g***s@microsoft.com | Immigration Specialist | ***8080 |
| Annie Wilson | a***3@microsoft.com | MICROSOFT IN-HOUSE ATTORNEY | ***8080 |
| Jennifer Salomon | p***m@microsoft.com | ***3872 |
FAQs
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Does Microsoft participate in E-Verify?
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This profile summarizes public employer records, including U.S. Department of Labor LCA and PERM disclosure data. The latest annual data shown is from fiscal year 2026. An LCA is not an H-1B petition, visa approval, or current job opening. Confirm current sponsorship with the employer or recruiter.
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