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Microsoft Corporation

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Visa Rank: 4 | LCA for H-1B: 28,858 | LC for Green Card: 6,931 | Denied or withdrawn: 311

Overview

NAICS Industry: Information
H-1B Dependent: No - Willfull Violator: No

Microsoft Corporation filed 28,858 labor condition applications(LCAs) for H-1B visas and 6,931 labor certifications(LCs) for green cards during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. Microsoft was ranked number 4 among all visa sponsors. Additionally, 1 LCA and 310 LCs were denied or withdrawn during the same period.

Before Microsoft can hire foreign workers, whether permanently or temporarily, it must submit labor certifications to the Department of Labor (DOL). These certifications confirm compliance with wage requirements for the specified job locations.The reports below summarize Labor Condition Applications (LCA) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LC) for green cards filed by Microsoft. This data represents only the number of applications submitted and does not guarantee visa approvals or worker hires.

The LCA data includes applications for various purposes: new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions. Typically, only LCAs for new employment require an H-1B visa cap if the employer is not cap-exempt.For example, Microsoft submitted 35,789 LCAs and LCs during fiscal years 2022 - 2024. However, this figure does not necessarily reflect the number of foreign workers hired, as visa applications can be denied. Additionally, employees renewing or transferring H-1B visas or changing work locations may need to file new LCAs.

The DOL generally certifies more than three times the number of foreign worker requests compared to the H-1B visas issued by USCIS. Therefore, there is no direct correlation between the number of workers certified by the DOL and the H-1B visas issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Worker Backgrounds

Overview of the backgrounds of foreign workers sponsored by Microsoft for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 categories in each field along with the number of workers. The fields include citizenship, colleges attended, degrees earned, fields of study, and visa status.

Citizenship: where they came from

India(9841)China(3514)Canada(1210)Mexico(568)Brazil(219)Taiwan(176)Australia(167)South Korea(166)Nigeria(156)United Kingdom(143)Russia(127)Israel(106)Romania(79)France(78)Turkey(76)Egypt(69)

College: where they studied

University Of Southern California(491)Carnegie Mellon University(438)Arizona State University(288)North Carolina State University(278)Northeastern University(264)University Of Waterloo(254)Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University(217)University Of Washington(216)Georgia Institute Of Technology(199)The University Of Texas At Dallas(172)State University Of New York At Buffalo(158)University Of Florida(158)Columbia University(154)Anna University(148)University Of Toronto(148)New York University(141)

Class of Admission: current visa status

H-1B(10582)L-1(2808)F-1(2653)TN(1356)H-4(198)Not in USA(162)L-2(144)E-3(130)O-1(42)H-1B1(25)B-2(17)Parolee(15)J-1(11)E-2(4)TPS(4)B-1(3)

Degree: Highest Education achieved

Master's(10924)Bachelor's(6277)Doctorate(629)None(368)Other(146)Associate's(10)High School(1)

Major: Major field(s) of study

Computer Science(5425)Computer Engineering(2570)Electrical Engineering(811)Business Administration(642)Electronic Engineering(558)Electrical And Computer Engineering(515)Software Engineering(474)Information Technology(323)Computer Engineering (Engineering Related)(318)Computer Science And Engineering(303)Information Systems(243)Applied Computer Science(212)Computer Information Systems(184)Engineering(166)Mechanical Engineering(149)Computer Engineering Engineering Related(120)

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Visas

Summary of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas and Labor Certifications (LCs) for green cards filed by Microsoft. The data includes new employment, continuation or changes to previously approved employment, new concurrent employment, changes in employer, and amended petitions.

Labor Condition Applications(LCAs) for H-1B Jobs

Year	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Certified-Withdrawn
2024	9491	1	0	0
2023	7819	0	0	0
2022	11547	0	0	0
2021	7329	0	0	0
2020	8004	0	0	0
2019	3514	0	0	0
2018	5603	0	1	0
2017	4651	37	20	20

Labor Certifications(LCs) for Green Card Job

Year	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Certified-Withdrawn
2024	305	33	9	1357
2023	1089	9	144	1307
2022	746	9	106	1817
2021	3089	9	160	1435
2020	742	7	33	373
2019	792	3	27	455
2018	1805	10	33	455
2017	1077	26	43	850

Annual Average Salaries

H-1B and Green Card Jobs Proffered Salaries

Year	H-1B Salary	Green Card Salary
2024	$163,672	$159,458
2023	$165,268	$147,505
2022	$152,164	$146,321
2021	$146,569	$143,955
2020	$145,354	$142,753
2019	$141,448	$141,786
2018	$140,643	$137,542
2017	$135,684	$133,632

Occupations & Job Titles

Summary of the occupations and job titles of foreign workers sponsored by Microsoft for permanent employment, highlighting up to 12 roles in each field along with the number of workers. To increase your chances of receiving visa sponsorship, focus on positions that Microsoft has historically hired foreign workers for.

H-1B Occupations

Software Developers, Applications(26747)Software Developers(12337)Computer Systems Engineers/Architects(3049)Computer and Information Research Scientists(2421)Information Technology Project Managers(2135)Computer Hardware Engineers(1450)Management Analysts(1360)Data Scientists(1357)Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists(1192)Electrical Engineers(907)

Green Card Occupations

Software Developers, Applications(11980)Software Developers(1309)Computer Systems Analysts(805)Statisticians(723)Computer Hardware Engineers(367)Software Developers, Systems Software(334)Project Management Specialists(199)Network and Computer Systems Administrators(194)Computer Occupations, All Other(183)Electronics Engineers, Except Computer(168)

H-1B Job Titles

Software Engineer(28381)Software Engineering(3746)Senior Software Engineer(2346)Data And Applied Scientist(1796)Program Manager(1604)Senior Program Manager(1455)Product Manager(930)Silicon Engineer(687)Service Engineer(630)Technical Program Manager(526)

Green Card Job Titles

Software Engineer(7787)Software Developers, Applications(4172)Program Manager(586)Data & Applied Scientist(390)Computer Systems Analysts(280)Senior Program Manager(277)Data And Applied Scientist(260)Silicon Engineer(207)Software Developers, Systems Software(163)Statisticians(153)

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Contacts

The individuals listed in this section are employees of Microsoft Corporation authorized to represent the company in labor certification matters. They cannot be agents or attorneys unless they are direct employees of Microsoft. Furthermore, they may not be Human Resources professionals directly involved in hiring or resume screening. In smaller companies, these representatives are often decision-makers, such as the president or operations director.

H-1B Visa Job Contacts

Lee Mary Covington - Business Program Manager [+]

1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA

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Lee Mary Covington - business Program Manager [+]

1 Microsoft Way Redmond , WA

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Hilary Long - Immigration Specialist [+]

One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA

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David Hwang - Senior Corporate Counsel (U.S. Immigration) [+]

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Green Card Job Contacts

David Hwang [+]

One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington

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Ivan Ariza [+]

One Microsoft Way Redmond, WASHINGTON

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One Microsoft Way Redmond, WASHINGTON

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Office Locations

Summary of the Top Locations with the Highest Number of Foreign Workers. The main office ranks as the primary worksite for foreign workers, hosting the largest number among all locations.

Main Office:One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052

H-1B Visa Job Work Sites

Redmond,WA(33421) Bellevue,WA(6027) Redmond,Washington(3353) Mountain View,CA(1949) Atlanta,GA(1668) Sunnyvale,CA(945) Irving,TX(944) Issaquah,WA(728) Bellevue,Washington(715) New York,NY(569)

Green Card Job Work Sites

Redmond,WA(15740)Sunnyvale,CA(446)Atlanta,GA(353)Mountain View,CA(336)Irving,TX(263)Morrisville,NC(163)San Francisco,CA(143)New York,NY(123)Cambridge,MA(120)Charlotte,NC(111)

FAQs

Has Microsoft sponsored H-1B Visa in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Microsoft has filed 28,858 LCAs for H-1B Visa positions.

Has Microsoft sponsored employment based green card in the past? - [+]

Yes, during the past three years, Microsoft has filed 28,858 LCs for employment based green card positions.

Is Microsoft an H-1B dependent employer? - [+]

No, Microsoft is not an employer that has a certain number of H-1B nonimmigrant workers relative to its total workforce.

What types of roles do Microsoft typically sponsor for H-1B visas or green cards? - [+]

The most common roles for H-1B Visa positions are Software Engineer(28381), Software Engineering(3746), Senior Software Engineer(2346), Data And Applied Scientist(1796), Program Manager(1604), Senior Program Manager(1455). The most common roles for green card positions are Software Engineer(7787), Software Developers, Applications(4172), Program Manager(586), Data & Applied Scientist(390), Computer Systems Analysts(280), Senior Program Manager(277).

Reviews

Number of Reviews: 8 - Average Review Score: 4.3 - ★★★★☆

Rate and Review Microsoft Corporation

★★★★★ - Visa Sponsorship - - Ugur Hidir - 12/26/2024 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Dear Microsoft Corporation,

Greetings!

I am Ugur Hidir, 26 years old, a dedicated IT professional from Turkey, with a strong background in computer programming and IT infrastructure management. I hold an Associate’s Degree in Computer Programming from Eskisehir Osmangazi University, where I have gained experience in Java, Python, and various IT systems management skills.

I am writing to inquire if Microsoft offers visa sponsorship or transfer opportunities for international candidates currently not residing in the U.S. I am highly interested in applying for a position that aligns with my skills and qualifications, and I am eager to contribute to your team at Microsoft.

Please feel free to contact me at ugurhidir34@gmail.com and +905375705396 at your earliest convenience. I look forward to your response.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
Ugur Hidir

★★★★★ - H1B Visa Sponsorship - - John Martin Javate - 10/23/2022 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Dear Microsoft Corporation ,

Greetings!

I am Engr. John Martin E. Javate, 25 years of age, single, Filipino, residing at the Philippines and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer. I want you to ask if do you offer sponsorship or transfer visa for international candidates who are not living in the U.S.? Thus, I would like to apply for any position that you know that would be fit in me. It has been my desire to serve your company and that is to be part of your team. The Microsoft Corporation.

Please contact me at jomajavate26@gmail.com and +639363510426 for your response at your earliest convenience.

Thank you and God Bless.

Respectfully yours,
Engr. Javate

★★★★★ - Goog opportunity - - Stijovic Milica - 8/1/2013 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Dear,

Do you offer sponsorship or transfer Visas for international candidates who are not living in the U.S.?
I am from Montenegro, and I've found you on the www.myvisajob.com website. I have a Bechelor of economics degree at the state's University of Montenegro, and I am searching for opportunity to work in the US and to do my best.
If you are interested in a hard working candidate with a fluent English, French and Serbian language and a lot of other skills, please contact me to send you my CV.

Thank you for having time,

Respectfully,
Milica Stijovic

★★★★★ - Wanna work there! - - Vasily Polovnik0v - 2/26/2011 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Hello! I'm Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (+ 11 microsoft certificates) from Kazan, Russia with 5+ years experience in programming for software development companies. Wanna work in USA. If you have someting for me, please write me email to vaso-mcad@yandex.ru. (I'm 22 years old.)

★★★★☆ - They treat you well - - - 11/16/2010 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Microsoft is a great employer. The culture is right. They treat employees well.

However, too much politics in the job. Invention is dying.

★★★☆☆ - Graphics designer - - Hasifuzzaman himal - 8/31/2010 - flag as inappropriate - comment
Dear sir
I m Graphics designer. I have no money so i trying get free visa for a good job. sir i m poor man. Please sir, give me one chance.

★★★☆☆ - Really Good - - Anonymous - 12/15/2009 - flag as inappropriate - comment
I like Microsoft culture

★★★★☆ - Different division seems to have different h1b visa policy - - Anonymous - 4/28/2009 - flag as inappropriate - comment
I had a friend working in their business division in NC, but he said their department never hires h1b.
Their recruiters are actually not Microsoft employees, but contractors from other agency. They like brain teaser. Technical interview are not so difficult.

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Employer: Microsoft

Review Result: 4.3 out of 5 stars 8 votes

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