‍Attorney fees for L-1 Visa

Most immigration attorneys charge between US$8,000 and US$15,000 to prepare and file an L-1 petition. Fees vary based on:

• It can be an L-1A (manager/executive) or an L-1B (specialized knowledge).
• Whether it’s a new office case
• The complexity of the corporate structure

Government filing fees for L-1

USCIS filing fees depend on employer size and processing speed.

• I-129 filing fee (depends on the size of the company)
• Fraud prevention fee: US$500 (for initial petitions)
• Asylum program fee (reduced for small employers)
• Public law surcharge of US$4,500 for certain large employers with high numbers of H-1B/L-1 workers
• Premium processing (optional): US$2,965 

Depending on these factors, government filing fees can range from roughly US$890 to over US$4,000, and significantly higher if the public law surcharge applies.

L-1 Blanket considerations

If your company has an approved L-1 Blanket petition, individual applicants often avoid filing a full I-129 with USCIS. Instead, they apply directly at a U.S. consulate, which can reduce filing costs and processing time.

Business plan costs

For new office L-1 petitions, a professional business plan typically costs US$1,000 to US$2,000. In some cases, firms may bundle or waive this fee depending on the engagement structure.

Estimated total cost

The majority of applicants or employers are advised to budget between US$ 10,000 and US$20,000+, depending on company size, premium processing, and whether any side charges apply.