Microsoft Corporation vs Planet Labs PBC
A direct H-1B sponsorship comparison built from the same DOL Labor Condition Application data that drives every page on H1B Report. Total filings, outcome rates, top occupations and yearly demand side-by-side.
Key metrics
All percentages are share of total LCAs filed by each sponsor.
| Metric | Microsoft Corporation | Planet Labs PBC |
|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 21,956▲ | 32 |
| Certified % | 99.60%▲ | 75.00% |
| Denied % | 0.01% | 0.00%▲ |
| Withdrawn % | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Cert-withdrawn % | 0.39% | 25.00% |
| Rank | #6 | — |
| Active years | FY2020–FY2025 | FY2023–FY2025 |
| Worksite state | WA | CA |
Outcomes — Microsoft Corporation
DOL case-status mix.
Certified99.6%
Cert-withdrawn0.4%
Denied0.0%
Outcomes — Planet Labs PBC
DOL case-status mix.
Certified75.0%
Cert-withdrawn25.0%
Yearly filing volume
Year-over-year H-1B demand for each sponsor.
Microsoft Corporation
Planet Labs PBC
Top 5 occupations — Microsoft Corporation
- 115-1252Software Developers13,684
- 215-1299Computer Occupations, All Other2,806
- 315-2051Data Scientists1,875
- 411-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers861
- 517-2071Electrical Engineers458
Top 5 occupations — Planet Labs PBC
- 115-1252Software Developers6
- 211-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers2
- 317-2112Industrial Engineers2
- 415-2051Data Scientists2
- 513-2011Accountants and Auditors1
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