Seattle Times analysis: Microsoft had 542 new H-1B approvals in FY2026, behind Amazon, Google and Meta
Key points
- In fiscal 2026 through September 30, Microsoft had 542 new H-1B approvals, versus 6,031 for Amazon, 2,201 for Google and 887 for Meta.
- Since 2024, Microsoft has 4,200 PERM certifications, Meta 432, Amazon 311 and Google 5.
- The report says the Labor Department said in October it would stop accepting new PERM applications from Microsoft, Adobe and several IT outsourcing firms.
A Seattle Times analysis of federal data found Microsoft had 542 new H-1B approvals in fiscal 2026, versus 6,031 for Amazon, 2,201 for Google and 887 for Meta. Since 2024, Microsoft has 4,200 PERM certifications, Meta 432, Amazon 311 and Google 5. The report notes the Labor Department said in October it would stop accepting new PERM applications from Microsoft, Adobe and several IT outsourcing firms.
Original report: 西雅图中文电台 Chinese Radio Seattle ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.