Microsoft
TechnologyDoes Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas. Public Department of Labor records show 3,708 certified LCAs in the last 12 months.
3,708
10,067
2,069
Stay
Will Microsoft keep you in the U.S.? — the 2026 outlook
Microsoft sponsors H-1B, but it is cap-subject, so a petition still goes through the 2026 wage-weighted lottery. Odds of selection now depend on the DOL wage level of your offer — roughly 15% per draw at Level I, rising to about 61% at Level IV (down from a flat ~35% under the old random lottery).
your draw odds by DOL wage level · 2026 weighted lottery
Level I
15%
per draw
Level II
30%
per draw
Level III
45%
per draw
Level IV
61%
per draw
Old random lottery: ~35% for everyone → now weighted by salary. STEM OPT stacks ~3 draws.
Workforce signal
No Recent LayoffsNo layoff events reported in the last 12 months
Based on public DOL WARN filings and reported layoff events. How we measure this.
Microsoft H-1B sponsorship FAQ
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes — Microsoft sponsors H-1B visas. Public Department of Labor records show 3,708 certified LCAs in the last 12 months.
What are my H-1B lottery odds at Microsoft in 2026?
Microsoft sponsors H-1B, but it is cap-subject, so a petition still goes through the 2026 wage-weighted lottery. Odds of selection now depend on the DOL wage level of your offer — roughly 15% per draw at Level I, rising to about 61% at Level IV (down from a flat ~35% under the old random lottery).
How many H-1B / LCA petitions has Microsoft filed?
Microsoft has 3,708 certified LCA filings in the last 12 months and 10,067 over the last 3 years, based on U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
Is Microsoft hiring right now?
Microsoft has 2,069 open US roles tracked on Hireoven right now.
Does sponsoring H-1B mean Microsoft will sponsor me?
Not automatically. Sponsorship is decided per role and candidate. A history of certified LCAs means the company has the legal process in place and has done it before — a strong signal, but always confirm for the specific job.
Based on U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data and Hireoven's live job index. Sponsorship is decided per role and candidate; always confirm for the specific position. Last reviewed 2026.