Companies use the path of least resistance. (unless they like making life difficult for themselves) If an L-1 is easier to get they will do that, if a TN is ea

Companies use the path of least resistance. (unless they like making life difficult for themselves) If an L-1 is easier to get they will do that, if a TN is easier they will do that, etc, etc, etc. Immigration is highly particular to an individual case.