Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B workers?
VisaSignal shows official LCA filing activity found in the imported dataset. That activity can indicate historical immigration-related hiring signals, but it is not a promise of sponsorship.
Employer profile
Microsoft
Official filing activity, wage signals, roles, and source freshness in one place.
LCA
80
PERM
80
Median wage
$165,800
Last activity
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
Plain-language read
Microsoft has filed 80 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 80 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications in FY2026 Q2. The majority of roles are in Software Engineering, with significant positions also in Applied Sciences and Data Science. Most applications are concentrated in Redmond, WA, which accounts for over 80% of filings. The median salary for these positions is approximately $165,800, with a range from $89,900 to $255,000. Notably, while 159 applications were certified, one was denied. Remember, LCA certification does not guarantee USCIS H-1B petition approval, and PERM certification does not equate to green card approval. This is not legal advice.
Wondering whether Microsoft sponsors H-1B? The H-1B sponsor checker reads any company against the same official LCA and PERM filing signals shown here.
Sources
Imported periods
Source context
PERM processing timesCompare employer PERM rows with current FLAG timing context.Prevailing wage timingReview the separate PWD queue that can precede PERM recruitment and frames wage research.Source statusCheck import recency, source URLs, row counts, and job status.About the dataRead normalization caveats before comparing filing signals.
Employer filing context
Microsoft H-1B and PERM research checkpoints
Use this section for searches such as "Microsoft H-1B", "Microsoft LCA", and "Microsoft PERM" before comparing individual case rows.
Activity mix
80 LCA rows and 80 PERM rows are normalized to this employer.
Latest source period: FY2026 Q2.
Role and worksite signal
Top observed role: Software Engineering. Top worksite: Redmond, WA.
Compare this with the H-1B/LCA and PERM drill-down tabs before treating counts as a hiring signal.
Normalization and source check
82% name match3 aliases
Primary source: DOL OFLC disclosure data. Last verified: .
Roles
Top official job titles
Software Engineering48
Software Engineer46
Applied Sciences6
Silicon Engineer5
Data Science4
Worksites
Top locations
Redmond, WA129
Mountain View, CA9
Austin, TX5
Atlanta, GA3
Santa Clara, CA3
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified159
Denied1
Compare with
Microsoft vs peer H-1B sponsors
Side-by-side H-1B (LCA) comparisons against peer employers — filing counts, median wages, top roles, and worksites.
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Microsoft file PERM cases?
The PERM count reflects imported DOL PERM disclosure rows for this normalized employer. Raw employer names and aliases are preserved so users can inspect normalization confidence.
What does VisaSignal show for Microsoft H-1B and PERM?
For Microsoft H-1B research, the page summarizes imported DOL LCA labor-condition rows. For Microsoft PERM research, it summarizes imported DOL permanent labor certification rows. Both include roles, worksites, wage signals, case-status mix, and the latest source period.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.