Microsoft Corporation vs Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
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 | Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP |
|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 72,912▲ | 194 |
| Certified % | 94.30%▲ | 74.23% |
| Denied % | 0.15%▲ | 5.67% |
| Withdrawn % | 0.69% | 8.25% |
| Cert-withdrawn % | 4.85% | 11.86% |
| Rank | #5 | — |
| Active years | FY2010–FY2026 | FY2010–FY2026 |
| Worksite state | WA | NY |
Outcomes — Microsoft Corporation
DOL case-status mix.
| Outcome | Share |
|---|---|
| Certified | 94.3% |
| Cert-withdrawn | 4.9% |
| Withdrawn | 0.7% |
| Denied | 0.2% |
Certified94.3%
Cert-withdrawn4.9%
Withdrawn0.7%
Denied0.2%
Outcomes — Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
DOL case-status mix.
| Outcome | Share |
|---|---|
| Certified | 74.2% |
| Cert-withdrawn | 11.9% |
| Withdrawn | 8.2% |
| Denied | 5.7% |
Certified74.2%
Cert-withdrawn11.9%
Withdrawn8.2%
Denied5.7%
Yearly filing volume
Year-over-year H-1B demand for each sponsor.
Microsoft Corporation
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | 4,407 |
| FY2011 | 4,184 |
| FY2012 | 4,005 |
| FY2013 | 3,832 |
| FY2014 | 3,674 |
| FY2015 | 4,476 |
| FY2016 | 4,919 |
| FY2017 | 4,884 |
| FY2018 | 5,457 |
| FY2019 | 6,000 |
| FY2020 | 51 |
| FY2021 | 110 |
| FY2022 | 150 |
| FY2023 | 2,791 |
| FY2024 | 9,492 |
| FY2025 | 9,362 |
| FY2026 | 5,118 |
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | 4 |
| FY2011 | 10 |
| FY2012 | 16 |
| FY2013 | 24 |
| FY2014 | 22 |
| FY2015 | 24 |
| FY2016 | 24 |
| FY2017 | 18 |
| FY2018 | 8 |
| FY2019 | 7 |
| FY2020 | 0 |
| FY2021 | 0 |
| FY2022 | 0 |
| FY2023 | 3 |
| FY2024 | 17 |
| FY2025 | 11 |
| FY2026 | 6 |
Top 5 occupations — Microsoft Corporation
- 115-1252Software Developers41,348
- 215-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers6,356
- 315-1299Computer Occupations, All Other4,801
- 415-2051Data Scientists3,865
- 515-2031Operations Research Analysts2,658
Top 5 occupations — Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
- 117-1011Architects, Except Landscape and Naval162
- 215-1252Software Developers9
- 327-1025Interior Designers6
- 417-3011Architectural and Civil Drafters3
- 527-4032Film and Video Editors2
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