Microsoft Corporation — H-1B Sponsorship Benchmarks
H-1B sponsorship benchmarks for Microsoft Corporation, computed from public USCIS and Department of Labor disclosure files. Every figure links to its source and period; see the methodology for formulas and limitations.
Approval rates
USCIS initial approval rate, FY2025: 99.5% (1,394 approved / 1,400 adjudicated). Continuing-petition approval rate, FY2025: 98%.
| Fiscal year | Initial approvals | Initial denials | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1,394 | 6 | 99.5% |
| FY2024 | 1,264 | 5 | 99.6% |
| FY2023 | 987 | 2 | 99.7% |
| FY2022 | 1,008 | 5 | 99.5% |
| FY2021 | 1,240 | 14 | 99% |
Certified wages
Median certified FY2026 wage for its highest-volume occupation (SOC 15-1252.00) in WA sits at the 60th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year (13,848 market records). How this is computed.
PERM green-card filings
PERM follow-through, FY2023–FY2025: 203% — 7,410 PERM applications filed against 3,645 initial H-1B approvals in the same window. How this is computed.
Of the 4,252 window filings that state country of birth, 77% named India or China (backlog-exposure proxy).
Of the 4,252 window filings that state an education requirement, 55% required a master's degree or higher (EB-2/EB-3 mix proxy).
Worksite placement
Of Microsoft Corporation's 5,107 certified FY2026 LCA records, 0% list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity, and 7% carry prevailing-wage Level I, the lowest of four levels. How this is computed.
WARN layoff notices
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 2 WARN layoff notices naming Microsoft Corporation in the trailing 24 months. How this is computed.
| Notice date | State | Employees affected | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 | CA | 7 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
| 2025-05-13 | CA | 86 | California Employment Development Department (EDD) |
What the numbers say
USCIS approved 1,394 of 1,400 initial H-1B petitions for Microsoft Corporation in FY2025 (99.5%).
Over FY2023–FY2025 it filed 7,410 PERM green-card applications against 3,645 initial H-1B approvals (203% follow-through).
Of its 4,252 window PERM filings that state country of birth, 77% named India or China (a backlog-exposure proxy).
Its median certified FY2026 wage for SOC 15-1252.00 in WA sits at the 60th percentile of all certified H-1B wages for that occupation, state and fiscal year.
0% of its 5,107 certified FY2026 LCAs list a secondary (third-party) worksite entity.
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 2 WARN layoff notices naming Microsoft Corporation in the trailing 24 months (CA), affecting 93 workers.
FAQ
What is the H-1B approval rate at Microsoft Corporation?
USCIS approved 1,394 of 1,400 initial H-1B petitions for Microsoft Corporation in FY2025 (99.5%), per the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
How many H-1B petitions did Microsoft Corporation have approved?
Across FY2019–FY2025 on record, USCIS approved 9,390 initial petitions for Microsoft Corporation; the table above shows the five most recent fiscal years.
Does Microsoft Corporation sponsor green cards for H-1B employees?
In FY2023–FY2025, Microsoft Corporation filed 7,410 PERM applications against 3,645 initial H-1B approvals (203% follow-through).
Has Microsoft Corporation filed WARN layoff notices?
State labor agencies in the five states EmployerFilings tracks (CA, IL, NJ, NY, TX) list 2 WARN layoff notices naming Microsoft Corporation in the trailing 24 months, affecting 93 workers. EmployerFilings tracks WARN filings in those states only; see the methodology page for what that does and does not cover.
Sources
- USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub — approvals and denials, FY2019–FY2025
- DOL OFLC disclosure files — LCA wages (FY2026 Q3); PERM filings (FY2023–FY2026)
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) — WARN layoff notices (CA)
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