The L-1A visa is for executives or managers transferring within multinational companies. The beneficiary must have worked for a qualifying employer abroad for at least one year in the past three years and be transferring to a U.S. office in an executive or managerial role. The stay can last up to seven years. Fees include a visa fee of about $185, an I-129 petition fee of $460, a $500 fraud fee, and optional premium processing of $2,805. The process is moderately to highly difficult due to role scrutiny, and visa agency involvement is recommended. Processing takes 3–6 months, or about 15 days with premium processing. The approval rate is roughly 80–85%.