Company argues H-1B wages match those of American workers

Addressing accusations that the H‑1B program is used to depress wages, Microsoft asserted that it only files petitions for candidates who meet the rigorous standards of the visa category. The tech giant said it pays its H‑1B employees salaries equal to those earned by U.S. workers performing comparable duties. Microsoft added that its success depends on nurturing domestic talent while also attracting highly skilled professionals from around the globe to maintain a robust technical workforce.