L-1 Visa Approval Rate: USCIS Data FY2025-26
USCIS approved 91.8% of L-1A and 92.3% of L-1B petitions decided in FY2025. RFE rates and a comparison with the H-1B and O.
Page reviewed October 17, 2026.
What it is
In fiscal year 2025, USCIS decided 24,539 L-1A petitions and approved 22,535, or 91.8%, and decided 13,894 L-1B petitions and approved 12,829, or 92.3%.
From October 2025 to June 2026 the shares were 91.2% and 91.3%. These are USCIS figures for each classification as a whole, not a prediction for a single case.
- of L-1A petitions approved, FY2025
- 91.8%of L-1A petitions approved, FY2025
- of L-1B petitions approved, FY2025
- 92.3%of L-1B petitions approved, FY2025
- of L-1B decisions involved an RFE, FY2025
- 26.2%of L-1B decisions involved an RFE, FY2025
L-1A and L-1B outcomes
Percentages are computed from the USCIS counts: approved or denied out of petitions decided. FY2026 covers October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
| Classification | Petitions received | Decided | Approved | Denied | Decisions with an RFE | RFE decisions approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-1A, FY2025 | 26,551 | 24,539 | 91.8% | 8.2% | 24.1% | 70.6% |
| L-1B, FY2025 | 15,861 | 13,894 | 92.3% | 7.7% | 26.2% | 74.0% |
| L-1A, FY2026 so far | 20,766 | 18,553 | 91.2% | 8.8% | 25.9% | 71.2% |
| L-1B, FY2026 so far | 11,296 | 10,263 | 91.3% | 8.7% | 29.4% | 74.5% |
How to read these numbers
- These are USCIS's rates for each whole classification, not Lando's and not a prediction for any one petition.
- A Request for Evidence (RFE) is not a denial. The share of RFE decisions that ended in approval is in the last column.
- Petitions still pending are not in the denominator.
Pricing
L-1 pricing
$10,000
flat fee, any visa
What the fee includes
- Eligibility strategy mapped to the requirements of your visa
- Support, expert and reference letters drafted and coordinated for you
- The full legal brief and every exhibit, prepared and filed
- RFE responses included at no additional cost
- Real-time updates in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese
- One team from first call to approval. No handoffs.
- If USCIS denies a petition Lando filed, Lando refunds its fee. Terms apply.
USCIS government filing fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS.
Why Lando
How Lando compares
A plain comparison with the way immigration petitions are commonly handled. Terms vary by firm, so check any provider's terms before you hire.
Price
Lando$10,000 flat fee per visa, published on the visa pages.
Commonly elsewhereOften billed hourly or by stage, so the total can change as the case grows.
Request for Evidence
LandoResponses are included at no extra cost.
Commonly elsewhereSometimes charged separately. Ask before you hire.
If USCIS denies
LandoLando refunds its fee for a petition it filed. Terms apply.
Commonly elsewhereNot always offered. Ask what is refunded.
Retainer
LandoNo retainer to begin, and no surprise invoices later.
Commonly elsewhereA retainer paid up front is common.
Who does the work
LandoOne team from first call to decision. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.
Commonly elsewhereVaries. Ask who will work on your file.
Languages
LandoCase updates in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.
Commonly elsewhereVaries by firm.
Legal advice
LandoLando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Commonly elsewhereA law firm can give you legal advice and represent you directly.
General comparison, not a statement about any named firm. USCIS fees are separate and are paid directly to USCIS. No one can promise a USCIS decision.
How it works
From first call to filed petition
1. Evaluation
You get an honest answer.
We review your situation on a 15-minute call and tell you honestly whether the visa fits and what would make the case stronger. No retainer. No commitment.
2. Strategy
You know exactly what your case looks like.
We map which company documents and evidence prove each requirement, and what is still missing. You see the full picture before we file anything.
3. Preparation
Your petition is built without you lifting a finger.
Our team drafts the support letters and the legal brief, curates every exhibit, and reviews the full petition before it leaves our hands. You approve. We file.
4. Filing
Filed. You get on with your life.
Your petition is filed at USCIS and we manage every communication from there. We handle any RFE at no extra charge.
Common questions
What is the L-1A approval rate?
USCIS approved 91.8% of the L-1A petitions it decided in fiscal year 2025 and 91.2% from October 2025 to June 2026.
What is the L-1B approval rate?
USCIS approved 92.3% of the L-1B petitions it decided in fiscal year 2025 and 91.3% from October 2025 to June 2026.
How often does USCIS issue an RFE on L-1 petitions?
Decisions that involved an RFE were 24.1% of L-1A decisions and 26.2% of L-1B decisions in fiscal year 2025.
Is this Lando's approval rate?
No. These are USCIS figures for each classification as a whole. Lando does not publish an approval rate, and no one can guarantee a USCIS decision.
Sources
Lando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.