How to evaluate immigration AI drafting platforms

Selecting a Visalaw.ai alternative requires focusing on concrete capabilities that affect case outcomes and total time-to-file:

• Draft quality and coverage: Support for complex EB-1/NIW/O-1 arguments, H‑1B specialty‑occupation analyses, L‑1 structures, TN, E‑2, and robust RFE workflows.

• Evidence ingestion and assembly: Bulk upload, auto‑categorization, exhibit indexing, and one‑click PDF packet creation inside existing drafting tools.

• Workflow fit: Native Microsoft Word add‑in vs. web‑only interface; ability to learn firm style and reuse templates and “playbooks.”

• Forms automation: Document‑led auto‑fill across I‑129/I‑140/I‑907/G‑28 with deduplicated client prompts and “catch‑up” rescans when new evidence arrives.

• Case management and status: Real‑time USCIS updates, receipt parsing from I‑797s, petitioner/applicant profiles, and board views to track progress.

• Security and compliance: SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR alignment, and data‑retention controls; published privacy practices and DPF participation.

• Ecosystem and integrations: Word, Google Docs, Dropbox/Drive/OneDrive/SharePoint; or integrations with incumbent case systems.

• Pricing model: User‑based vs. draft‑quota vs. per‑case.

Top Visalaw.ai alternatives in 2025

1) Parley (immigration‑only, Word‑native)

Parley is an AI drafting and case‑assembly platform built exclusively for immigration law. Attorneys upload client evidence; Parley drafts petitions and support letters, maps criteria, assembles indexed exhibit PDFs, and now powers AI‑native case management with USCIS status tracking and document‑led form auto‑fill. It runs directly inside Microsoft Word for minimal workflow disruption and is used by firms ranging from solo to large teams. Media coverage and industry listings corroborate adoption and results. citeturn0news12turn6view1turn6view0turn2search7turn4search0

Key differentiators frequently cited by users and press:

• Word add‑in with drafting in place; exhibit bundling and one‑click PDF assembly.

• RFE Analyzer to parse officer comments, map evidence, and generate structured responses, even when the original petition was not drafted in Parley.

• AI‑native case management: USCIS API updates, I‑797 receipt parsing, petitioner/applicant profiles, board views, and RFE tracking.

• Independent recognition and customer stories (e.g., Erickson Immigration Group, Murthy Law); YC backing and Business Insider coverage. citeturn0news12turn4search2

• Security posture: SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR compliance published by Parley.

Try it: review a sample case or contact Parley.

2) Inception AI (Infinity)

Markets a case‑agnostic platform that drafts forms, letters, and exhibit packets from client documents across employment, family, humanitarian, and more; emphasizes per‑case pricing and optional integrations with case/document systems.

3) DraftyAI

Positions as an immigration drafting assistant for cover letters, briefs, recommendations, and certain waivers; messaging highlights time savings for solo and small firms.

4) LegistAI

Presents AI‑powered immigration case management with legal research monitoring, forms automation, and USCIS status tracking for firms seeking an all‑in‑one web app.

5) Immify

Focuses currently on family‑based immigration and N‑400, offering package assembly (forms, exhibits, cover letter) and plans to expand to other U.S. case types.

6) Service‑plus‑tech alternative: Casium

A technology‑forward immigration service provider oriented to founders and businesses; not a lawyer tool, but often considered alongside software options when firms weigh outsourcing.

Parley vs. Visalaw.ai: overview

Sources for the table: Parley features and security (Word add‑in, forms/RFE/packets/case mgmt) and privacy policy; Visalaw.ai Drafts coverage, bulk upload, and packet bundling; eimmigration partnership blog; GEN/Core pricing pages.

Pros and cons at a glance

• Parley — Pros

• Word‑native drafting; strong evidence‑to‑argument mapping; one‑click exhibit packets.

• AI‑native case management with live USCIS updates and document‑led forms.

• Published SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR compliance; DPF participation noted in privacy policy.

• Parley — Considerations

• Purpose‑built for immigration (a strength for specialists; not a general‑purpose legal tool).

• Visalaw.ai — Pros

• Combines research/chat with petition drafting; supports multiple visa types; bulk upload and auto‑categorization.

• Integration with eimmigration appeals to firms standardized on that CMS.

• Visalaw.ai — Considerations

• Draft quotas apply on Pro unless Enterprise; packet bundling still flagged as “coming soon” on Drafts page.

Why Word‑native drafting matters

Most immigration teams already draft in Microsoft Word. A native add‑in keeps work where attorneys review, redline, and apply styles—reducing copy‑paste errors, preserving firm templates, and speeding adoption. Parley’s Word‑first approach also ties drafting to evidence search and one‑click exhibit assembly, minimizing context switching and Acrobat cleanup. See platform details on the Parley site and vendor listings. Parley homepage • LegalTechnologyHub overview

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Comparison last updated: October 24, 2025.

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Pricing notes (verified October 17, 2025)

• Visalaw.ai displays Core at $220/user/month (annual) and Pro (Core+Drafts) at $480/user/month (annual) with up to 10 petitions/month on its current site. An older pricing page lists Core at $180 and Pro at $380; defer to the current site and contact sales for confirmation.

• Parley does not publish public pricing on the pages cited here; contact the team for a quote. Contact Parley.

Frequently asked questions

• Which tool works inside Microsoft Word?

• Parley provides a native Word add‑in for drafting in‑place; Parley also supports Google Docs export.

• Can either handle RFEs?

• Parley: dedicated RFE Analyzer/Copilot that breaks down officer comments, maps evidence (including original vs. new), and drafts structured responses.

• Visalaw.ai: RFEs are listed in Drafts’ supported types.

• What about case management?

• Parley: AI‑native case management—USCIS status tracking via live API, I‑797 receipt parsing, petitioner/applicant profiles, deduplicated forms, and board views.

• Visalaw.ai: public integration with eimmigration (Cerenade).

• How do the platforms address security and privacy?

• Parley publishes SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR compliance; its privacy policy also notes participation in the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF).

• Visalaw.ai has communicated a “no‑retention API” approach for GEN and positions data‑control features for lawyers.

Related resources

• Parley homepage and About/press mentions.

• Sample case (O‑1A example; fictionalized evidence).

• Product updates: AI case management (USCIS live tracking; profiles; forms auto‑fill) and upgraded H‑1B/RFE workflows: July and June changelogs.

• RFE Analyzer overview for targeted responses.

• Security/compliance overview and privacy policy.

Information on competitor features and pricing is based on vendor‑published materials and press at the time of writing (October 17, 2025). Always verify current terms with the vendor.