United States of America
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) processing time
2–8 months typical for I-129 L-1A; Premium Processing available.
Typical window
2 months – 8 months
Government fees
I-129 base USD 1,385 (for most employers), plus fraud prevention (USD 500) and asylum program fee (USD 600). Premium processing USD 2,805.
Last checked
20 April 2026
What drives the timeline
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) sits in the intra company category. Typical duration: Initial 3 years (1 year for new-office L-1A); extendable to 7 years total.. Indicative government fees: I-129 base USD 1,385 (for most employers), plus fraud prevention (USD 500) and asylum program fee (USD 600). Premium processing USD 2,805..
- Requires a sponsor.
- Non-settlement route.
- Suited for: Executives and senior managers at multinational groups, Founders expanding an overseas business into the US.
Primary source
USCIS — Case Processing Times
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
Frequently asked questions
How long does the L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) take to process?
2–8 months typical for I-129 L-1A; Premium Processing available. These figures come from USCIS — Case Processing Times and were last verified on 2026-04-20. Always confirm on the primary source before acting.
Is there a priority or premium service that speeds this up?
Refer to the linked primary source for current priority / premium options; availability changes frequently and varies by consular post.
Can you guarantee my application will fall inside this window?
No. Processing times are indicative and depend on case complexity, biometrics scheduling, sponsor-side delays, source country, public-holiday calendars, and policy shifts. The linked source is the only authoritative reference on the day you apply.