Can a company relocate multiple employees to the same branch with L-1?

Yes. There is no restriction preventing a company from transferring multiple employees to the same branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the United States using the L-1. What immigration authorities require is that each petition be evaluated independently, one by one.

This means each employee must, on their own merits, meet the program’s criteria: having worked for a related entity abroad during the qualifying period and being assigned to a role in the U.S. that fits their category. The L-1 covers two tracks: L-1A for executives and managers, and L-1B for workers with specialized knowledge.

On the company side, it is necessary to demonstrate that a qualifying corporate relationship exists between the parent entity and the U.S. unit, and that each role fits the visa’s definitions. The larger the number of transfers, the more important it becomes to ensure consistency and solid documentation for each case.

• There is no restriction on multiple transfers to the same branch.
• Each employee is evaluated individually against the program’s criteria.
• The corporate relationship and each person’s role must be documented.

To avoid denials due to inconsistency, it is advisable to standardize the documentation for each petition and verify the updated requirements with USCIS or a qualified specialist before submitting the full set.

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