Can a company file L-1 petitions for multiple branches at the same time?

Yes, it can. Nothing prevents a company from filing L-1 petitions for more than one branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States simultaneously. The visa was designed precisely to support the mobility of professionals within a single multinational group.

The key point is that each petition is evaluated independently. Having multiple branches does not create a single combined process or guarantee approval across the board: each petition must stand on its own and demonstrate that it meets the visa requirements, such as:

• A qualifying corporate relationship between the foreign entity and the U.S. unit.
• A track record of the employee working within the group outside the United States.
• A U.S. role that is managerial, executive, or involves specialized knowledge.

Since success depends on the consistency of each case’s documentation, it is worth preparing the petitions carefully and confirming the current requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist, to avoid inconsistencies across the filings.

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