Can the L-1 allow me to work at more than one affiliate in the U.S.?

As a general rule, not automatically. The L-1 is directly tied to the corporate structure: it authorizes the professional to work at the entity that petitioned for the visa, meaning the specific branch, subsidiary, or affiliate where they will perform their duties. The visa does not function as a blanket authorization to work at any company within the same group.

That does not mean working at more than one affiliate is impossible. It simply means the situation must be formalized. Depending on the case, it may be necessary to pursue:

• A separate proceeding for the other entity, or
• An amendment to the already-approved petition, reflecting the new work arrangement.

The appropriate path depends on factors such as the relationship between the entities, the nature of the role, and how the work will actually be distributed. Each arrangement has its own particularities, and what applies to one structure may not apply to another.

For that reason, before dividing work activity across affiliates, it is worth confirming current requirements with official sources and reviewing the case design with reliable, specialized guidance, avoiding solutions presented as simple or guaranteed.

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