Yes — Microsoft has sponsored Australians on the E-3 visa, filing 509 US Department of Labor Labor Condition Applications across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified. The median annualized wage offered is $165,000. Most filings are for Software Developers, with positions mostly based in WA.
Roles Microsoft sponsors
30 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visas by Microsoft. Click a role to see all employers sponsoring it.
Top states
Where Microsoft files most of its E-3 LCAs.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| WA | 373 (73.3%) |
| CA | 58 (11.4%) |
| NY | 23 (4.5%) |
| TX | 21 (4.1%) |
| GA | 9 (1.8%) |
| NJ | 6 (1.2%) |
| IL | 5 (1%) |
| MA | 4 (0.8%) |
| MD | 3 (0.6%) |
| CO | 3 (0.6%) |
| FL | 2 (0.4%) |
| PA | 1 (0.2%) |
| LA | 1 (0.2%) |
Top job titles
The actual job titles Microsoft has used in its filings.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 175 |
| Software Engineering | 41 |
| Product Manager | 21 |
| Senior Program Manager | 18 |
| Program Manager | 16 |
| Business Program Manager | 13 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture | 11 |
| Applied Sciences | 10 |
| Product Management | 8 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 7 |
| Legal Counsel | 7 |
| Data and Applied Scientist | 7 |
| Technology Specialists | 6 |
| Technical Program Manager | 6 |
| Principal Program Manager | 6 |
| Technical Program Management | 5 |
| Software Engineering Lead | 4 |
| Security Research | 4 |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 4 |
| Data and Applied Scientist Manager | 4 |
| Data Science | 4 |
| Data Analytics | 4 |
| Customer Experience Engineering | 4 |
| Business Planner | 4 |
| Strategic Account Manager | 3 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 3 |
| Senior Sourcing Engineer | 3 |
| Senior Designer | 3 |
| Senior Business Planner | 3 |
| Security Assurance | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for Microsoft's E-3 visa filings. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 112 | 100.0% | |
| FY2021 | 85 | 100.0% | |
| FY2022 | 91 | 100.0% | |
| FY2023 | 77 | 100.0% | |
| FY2024 | 71 | 100.0% | |
| FY2025 | 52 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 21 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Microsoft sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes. Microsoft has filed 509 Labor Condition Applications for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified by the US Department of Labor.
What does Microsoft pay E-3 visa workers?
The median annualized wage Microsoft offers E-3 visa workers is $165,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this figure.
Which roles does Microsoft sponsor on the E-3 visa?
Microsoft sponsors a range of E-3 visa roles. The top roles by filings are: Software Developers (261 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (43 filings), Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (33 filings). The full list of roles is shown on this page.
Where does Microsoft hire E-3 visa workers?
Microsoft files most of its E-3 visa applications in: WA (373 filings), CA (58 filings), NY (23 filings).
How long has Microsoft sponsored E-3 visas?
Microsoft has filed E-3 LCAs from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2026. The year-by-year trend is shown above.
