L-1 Visa Legal Fees

Immigration attorney fees for an L-1 petition (L-1A for managers/executives or L-1B for specialized knowledge employees) typically range between US$8,000 and US$12,000. The exact amount depends on:

• File a petition, be it a new office or an established company.
• The complexity of the corporate structure
• The volume of supporting documentation required

New office L-1 cases often require more detailed documentation, which can increase legal work.

L-1 visa USCIS filing fees

The cost of government filing will be based on the company's size and whether premium processing is used. Employers can expect:

• I-129 base filing fee (dependent on the number of employees)
• Fraud prevention fee: US$500 (for initial petitions)
• Asylum program fee (amount depends on company size)
• Public law surcharge of up to US$4,500 for certain large employers
• Premium processing (optional): around US$2,800+.

Total USCIS fees may range from approximately US$890 to more than US$4,000, depending on how many premium processing requests are processed, the number of the employer's employees, and USCIS surcharges for public lawyers.

Business plan costs

For new office L-1 petitions, a professional business plan is often required. These are normally between US$1,000 and US$2,000.

Estimated total cost for L-1 visa

Generally, companies are advised to allocate US$10,000–US$15,000+ as the total cost of the L-1 visa process, depending on the size of the company, the complexity of the petition, and the premium processing option chosen.