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
$171,165
Last activity
Dec 30, 2025
Summary
Plain-language read
In FY2026 Q1, Microsoft filed 80 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and 80 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications, primarily for roles in Software Engineering, which accounted for over 40% of the filings. The majority of these applications were concentrated in Redmond, WA, representing a significant share of the total. Salary statistics indicate a median annual salary of $171,165, with a range from $89,900 to $243,000. 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.
Sources
Imported periods
Roles
Top official job titles
Software Engineering65
Software Engineer46
Silicon Engineer5
Cloud Solution Architect3
Product Management3
Worksites
Top locations
Redmond, WA129
Mountain View, CA12
Atlanta, GA2
Austin, TX2
Santa Clara, CA2
Status mix
Case statuses
Certified159
Denied1
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.
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.