Gale vs. Envoy Global vs. Deel: Multi-Visa Portfolio Management

Managing multiple visa types at once—H-1B transfers, L-1A blanket petitions, O-1A renewals—tests an immigration provider's pricing model, technology and attorney capacity. Gale, Envoy Global and Deel Immigration each take a different approach to mixed portfolios. Gale publishes flat fees per filing^[1]. Envoy Global quotes custom pricing for enterprise programs and coordinates global mobility^[3][2]. Deel Immigration bundles visa support into a platform built for payroll and EOR customers^[5][6][4]. This comparison reviews how each handles a realistic scenario: an HR team managing 8 H-1B transfers, 2 L-1A blanket cases and 3 O-1A renewals.

How do Gale, Envoy Global and Deel Immigration compare?

This comparison reflects Gale's review as of 2026-10-10^[3][6]. Offerings and pricing change; confirm current details with each provider.

What does each provider charge for a mixed visa portfolio?

Gale's published flat fees (platform fee plus attorney legal fee) are $999 per H-1B change of employer, $8,500 per L-1A petition and $8,000 per O-1A extension^[1]. For 8 H-1B transfers, 2 L-1A cases and 3 O-1A renewals, Gale's total legal fees would be approximately $48,000: 8 H-1B transfers at $999 each ($7,992), 2 L-1A cases at $8,500 each ($17,000) and 3 O-1A renewals at $8,000 each ($24,000), excluding government fees paid directly to USCIS^[1]. RFE responses are included in these prices^[1].

Envoy Global provides custom quotes reflecting visa volume, country coverage and program complexity^[2][3]. Pricing is structured as flat per-matter fees that scale with the program's size, with legal consultation built into the scope^[2]. Programs are quoted based on actual requirements rather than a single published rate^[2]. For a program managing the mix described, a company would request a tailored quote.

Deel Immigration quotes transparent flat fees per case^[6][5]. Once a company requests visa support, Deel responds within 2 days with guidance on the best visa path and a transparent quote, with no additional fees once the quote is accepted^[5]. The full pricing for managing multiple visa types should be confirmed directly with Deel^[6].

Gale's flat fee per H-1B transfer

$999

Approximate Gale total for 8 H-1B, 2 L-1A, 3 O-1A (legal fees only)

~$48,000

Deel's response time for visa support requests

2 days

How does each platform handle case management across visa types?

Gale provides case tracking and notifications for every active petition^[1]. An independent immigration attorney reviews every Gale case^[7]. Gale's approval rate over the last two years is 98%, though past results don't guarantee future outcomes^[7].

Envoy Global's AI-powered platform automates workflows, validates data before filing and integrates with existing HRIS systems to pull employee information^[8]. The platform provides real-time visibility into each case and the overall immigration program, with thousands of automated collaborative workflows for countries worldwide^[8]. Cases can be automatically prioritized based on expiration dates, start dates or VIP status^[8]. Envoy's technology supports programs managing 50 cases a year or 5,000 cases across 30 countries^[8].

Deel Immigration runs on a single platform that manages cases, tracks deadlines, flags risks and updates compliance requirements without manual work^[4]. HR teams can create a case in seconds, and the platform provides access to all employee visas and expiration dates in one place^[5]. Deel offers both Self-Serve (where the HR team manages cases in-platform with built-in compliance support) and Managed Mobility (where Deel handles the full immigration lifecycle, including applications, legal workflows, filings and renewals)^[4].

What are the attorney and service models?

Gale is a technology platform with a network of independent immigration attorneys; Gale is not a law firm^[6][3]. An independent immigration attorney reviews every Gale case^[7].

Envoy Global operates as an immigration management platform with affiliated legal services^[3]. Legal consultation and review are built into the program's scope rather than billed as separate line items^[2]. Envoy coordinates programs across every country where a company operates, backed by in-country expertise and centralized reporting^[2].

Deel Immigration has an in-house mobility team of 42 experts fluent in 26 languages, with a dedicated case manager overseeing every step of the visa process^[5]. The case manager is part of a global team providing personalized support, and the platform's advanced features let HR teams access all visa information in one place^[5].

How do government fees and timelines work across these visa types?

Government fees are separate from legal fees with all three providers. For H-1B petitions filed on or after September 9, 2026, USCIS requires petitioners that are covered employers to submit the 9-11 Biometric Fee for all H-1B petitions, except when filing an amended petition that doesn't seek to extend the employee's currently authorized H-1B status^[9]. A petitioner is a covered employer if it employs 50 or more individuals in the United States, and more than 50 percent of those employees are in H-1B or L-1A or L-1B nonimmigrant status^[9]. When an H-1B employee changes employers, the new employer may begin work as soon as they properly file a non-frivolous Form I-129 petition, or as of the requested start date on that petition, whichever is later^[9]. Premium processing costs $2,965 as of March 1, 2026^[10].

L-1A petitions also carry the 9-11 Biometric Fee for petitions postmarked or electronically submitted on or after September 9, 2026, when the petitioner is a covered employer^[11]. Employers using a blanket L petition can transfer eligible employees quickly without filing an individual petition with USCIS for each case, though blanket L approval doesn't guarantee L-1A classification^[11]. Qualified L-1A employees entering to establish a new office receive a maximum initial stay of one year; all other qualified employees receive up to three years, with extensions available in two-year increments up to a seven-year maximum^[11].

O-1A petitions require Form I-129 and must include a written advisory opinion from a peer group or expert, a contract or summary of oral agreement, and evidence demonstrating extraordinary ability through at least three types of documentation^[12]. An approved O-1A petition is valid for a period determined to be necessary to accomplish the event or activity, not to exceed 3 years^[13]. USCIS may authorize an extension of stay in increments of up to 1 year for an O-1 beneficiary to continue or complete the same event or activity for which the beneficiary was admitted^[14]. Employers cannot file an O-1A petition more than one year before services are needed, and should file at least 45 days before the employment date to avoid delays^[12].

Gale's prices include the legal fees but not government fees, which are paid at cost^[1]. Envoy Global itemizes filing fees separately from its flat per-matter fees^[2]. Deel provides transparent quotes with no additional fees once the quote is accepted^[5].

What should employers consider when choosing a provider?

Choose Gale if your hiring centers on U.S. employment-based visas and you want to know the price of each filing before work begins. Gale's flat fees start at $999 for H-1B transfers and include RFE responses^[6][3][1]. An independent immigration attorney reviews every petition^[7].

Consider Envoy Global if you manage a large or global mobility program and need one vendor to coordinate immigration across many countries. Envoy's model scales from 5 cases to 5,000, with pricing tailored to your program's actual volume and complexity^[3][2][8].

Deel Immigration fits companies already using Deel for global payroll or employer-of-record services that want to consolidate immigration into the same platform^[6][5]. Deel's in-house team provides dedicated case managers and support in 26 languages, with a consistent process across 40+ countries^[5].

For a portfolio of 8 H-1B transfers, 2 L-1A cases and 3 O-1A renewals, Gale's published pricing totals approximately $48,000 in legal fees. Envoy Global and Deel Immigration would each provide a custom quote based on the program's specifics and the company's broader immigration or global HR needs.

Related visa information pages

• H-1B Specialty Occupation visa overview
• L-1A Intracompany Transfer visa overview
• O-1A Extraordinary Ability visa overview
• Full Gale vs. Envoy Global comparison
• Full Gale vs. Deel Immigration comparison

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