Japanese companies rarely use H-1B visas compared to Apple and Microsoft

Japanese companies are reported to use H-1B visas infrequently compared to major American firms. For instance, Apple submitted 5,558 H-1B applications in 2025, while Microsoft filed 7,503 applications during the same period. In contrast, Japanese companies tend to hire American workers when conducting business in the United States.

The relationship between Japan and the United States is characterized as a strong alliance, with Japan being noted as the U.S."s greatest ally.

This information highlights the differing employment practices of Japanese companies in the U.S. compared to their American counterparts, particularly in the context of visa applications for foreign workers.

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