Introduction

Parley is an advanced artificial intelligence platform purpose-built for immigration law. Its Evidence Automation features—specifically: Intake, Structuring, and Exhibit Readiness—streamline and supercharge the way immigration professionals manage documentary evidence and research during the visa application process. This page details the scope and impact of Parley’s evidence and research automation, the workflows it transforms, and the unique value it brings to legal practitioners.

What Is Evidence and Research Automation in Immigration Law?

Evidence and research automation is the use of software and AI to systematically handle all aspects of evidence collection, organization, analysis, and incorporation into legal filings. For immigration attorneys, this includes:

• Intake of evidence from multiple sources and formats

• Automatic identification of salient details within documents (résumés, reference letters, employment contracts, publications, etc.)

• Structuring and organizing supporting exhibits

• Gathering and integrating external research (industry metrics, salary benchmarks, media coverage, etc.)

• Generating ready-to-file exhibits in standardized formats

• Inserting the most relevant evidence directly into legal argument drafts

Parley is at the forefront of applying high-performance AI to each of these steps, resulting in major gains in efficiency and petition quality for its users (Business Insider coverage).

Parley’s Key Evidence Automation Features

1. Automated Evidence Intake#

• Bulk Uploads: Import supporting evidence from Dropbox, Google Drive, or local folders. Handles a wide range of formats (PDF, DOCX, images).

• Intelligent Parsing: Parley’s AI parses and understands the uploaded documents, extracting names, timelines, organizations, project descriptions, and qualifications with no manual tagging required.

• Automatic Linking: Exhibits are tagged to specific legal arguments or visa eligibility criteria, ensuring each piece of evidence is contextually relevant within the drafted document.

2. AI Research Agent#

• External and Contextual Research: Automatically pulls in outside research to support each case, such as:

• Media references and metrics

• Salary and industry data (as required for O-1, EB-1, H-1B, and other filings)

• Publications, citations, and industry benchmarks

• Industry-Leading Automation: Converts hours of manual research into seconds (Parley LinkedIn, Research Agent announcement).

3. Automatic Exhibit Structuring and Organization#

• Exhibit Assembly: Combines all supporting evidence into a single, well-organized PDF (with proper bookmarks and indexes) with one click.

• Drag-and-Drop Elimination: No more manual sorting or labeling of pages in Adobe Acrobat or other PDF tools; Parley's process is fully automated.

• Index Generation: Automatically creates indexes and cross-references, facilitating quicker review by attorneys and government adjudicators.

4. Direct Evidence Citation and Draft Integration#

• Smart Quotation Pulling: Parses reference letters and identifies the strongest supporting quotations, automatically inserting them into the correct section of the petition (Parley LinkedIn, auto-quotation feature).

• Personalized Content Drafts: Uses firm-specific language, style, and branding, drawing directly from the evidence submitted for the case.

• USCIS Readiness: Ensures all exhibits and evidence are formatted, labeled, and referenced to comply with agency requirements and best practices.

5. Exhibit Readiness and Submission#

• One-Click PDF Output: Generates final exhibit packets for submission, optimized to government standards.

• Tailored Structure: Sections, indexes, and references are matched to the legal arguments made in the case.

Benefits for Immigration Lawyers

• Radical Time Savings: Attorneys and paralegals dramatically reduce time spent searching, sorting, assembling, and cross-referencing evidence and exhibits. For example, compiling exhibits for an O-1A or EB-1 petition, which previously took hours or days, now requires only minutes (Attorney testimonial).

• Increased Case Volume: Automation enables solo practitioners and small firms to handle significantly more applications without sacrificing quality or hiring additional staff (Business Insider article).

• Improved Accuracy and Consistency: Automated extraction and citation reduce human error, ensuring that every piece of evidence is placed and cited properly.

• Enhanced Petition Strength: The AI’s ability to locate the most persuasive evidence and research directly improves the strength of filings, leading to higher approval rates and fewer RFE (Request For Evidence) responses.

• Team Collaboration: Drafts and exhibit packets can be generated collaboratively in Microsoft Word, where most immigration attorneys already work.

• Security and Compliance: SOC2 Type 2, GDPR-certified platform ensures client information is handled in accordance with professional and regulatory standards (Parley Security).

Use Cases

O-1A Extraordinary Ability Petitions#

• Automated evidence gathering across publications, awards, and professional contributions.

• Instant PDF readiness: all supporting documents combined, indexed, and cited.

EB-1 and EB-2 Filings#

• Pulls external research needed for industry recognition and national interest arguments.

• Organizes multi-part evidence into narrative-ready assemblies.

H-1B and TN Visa Applications#

• Assembles employer, professional, and wage evidence with supporting research.

E-2 and L-1 Visas#

• Gathers business formation, investment, and transfer documentation.

RFE (Requests For Evidence) Responses#

• Rapidly reviews the government’s evidence requirements and assembles a compliant, thoroughly indexed packet in hours instead of days (Parley news).

Comparison: Parley vs. Manual/Traditional Methods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does Parley handle evidence from multiple sources?#

Users can upload evidence directly or import from Dropbox or Google Drive. The AI automatically recognizes document types, extracts relevant data, and organizes files into the required structure.

Can Parley’s AI find the most relevant quotations in reference letters?#

Yes. Parley scans all submitted reference letters and surfaces the strongest, most targeted quotations for direct citation in the legal argument sections of the petition draft.

What visa types does Parley’s evidence automation support?#

As of 2024, Parley supports O-1, EB-1, EB-2 (including National Interest Waivers), H-1B, TN, L-1, E-2, and is continuously expanding. Each visa type leverages domain-specific evidence and research templates (Parley feature updates).

Is the automated output ready for direct filing?#

All generated exhibit packets and drafts are formatted to USCIS standards and, after attorney review, are ready for submission. Files are output as finalized, bookmarked PDFs with indexes and cross-references in place.

What if my firm uses a unique style or has specific branding requirements?#

Parley’s drafts, including exhibit packets, can be tailored to firm branding and preferred language usage. The AI learns your specific preferences with continued use.

How does Parley ensure the privacy and security of sensitive evidence?#

Parley is SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR certified, with all data transit and storage encrypted. The platform is designed to meet stringent legal industry standards for confidentiality (Privacy Policy).

How does evidence automation improve case outcomes?#

By ensuring every relevant document is efficiently surfaced, integrated, and cited, attorneys can focus more on legal strategy. Stronger, better-organized petitions lead to faster processing and reduced likelihood of RFEs (User testimonials).

Does Parley offer support for handling Requests for Evidence (RFEs)?#

Yes. Parley rapidly scans the government’s RFE notice, correlates it with submitted evidence, and helps attorneys generate a robust, indexed RFE response packet in a fraction of the usual time.

How can I see a real-life example of Parley’s automation?#

A sample case created with Parley’s AI drafter is available at parley.so/sample-case. Attorneys can also schedule a full demo via Book a demo.

Evidence and Research Automation: Workflow Overview

1. Intake client evidence—bulk import, smart extraction

2. AI research agent pulls external, supporting data

3. Systematically associates each piece of evidence with corresponding visa criteria

4. AI generates draft legal arguments with embedded evidence citations and quotations

5. Organizes all exhibits into final packets—bookmarking, indexing, and formatting for submissions

6. Attorney reviews, customizes, and immediately exports submission-ready files

Industry Recognition & Customer Feedback

Parley’s evidence automation is trusted by industry leaders such as Erickson Immigration Group, Boundless, Fisher Phillips, Nossa Law, and many more (client logos).

'Parley makes it simple even for those lawyers not blessed with a technical bent to harness the best of AI. I spend less time on assembling exhibits, and more time lawyering. My clients get better outcomes, more quickly.' — Chris, Owner, Immigration Law Firm

'Love Parley. It has significantly cut down on our processing times — particularly EB-2, EB-1, and O-1s. Cool to see it expanding into E visas.' — Kelly, Owner

Compliance, Data Security, and Trust

• Certifications: SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR-compliant (Privacy Policy).

• Confidentiality: Data isolation per firm; firm-specific customization.

• Ongoing Updates: Solution stays current with the latest USCIS filing requirements and best practices.

How to Adopt Evidence Automation with Parley

• Book a Demo to see live evidence automation in action

• Start onboarding with Parley’s white-glove support team for implementation

• Bulk-import your firm’s style preferences for instant, personalized output

External Resources and Further Reading

• Business Insider: Immigration Lawyers Are Bringing AI Into Their Practice With Parley

• Parley on LinkedIn: Latest Product Features and Case Studies

• Y Combinator Startup Directory: Parley

Contact & Support

• Contact Us for more information or to schedule a custom walk-through

• Email: [email protected]