The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees from an overseas office to a U.S. location, either as an executive, manager (L-1A), or specialized knowledge worker (L-1B). If you’ve been working abroad for the same company or a related affiliate for at least one continuous year within the past three years, your employer can petition to bring you to the United States. The process begins when your employer files Form I-129 with U.S. immigration authorities, and while fees vary, premium processing currently costs $2,805 through February 2026, rising to $2,965 starting March 1, 2026.
Recent changes make this visa…
