Introduction

Parley’s Exhibit Packet Builder assembles attorney‑reviewed evidence into a single, USCIS‑ready PDF with an automatically generated index and continuous pagination, eliminating manual work in Acrobat and reducing filing risk. Parley is purpose‑built for immigration firms and integrates with Word‑native drafting and RFE workflows so teams can move from evidence to finished packet in one system. See platform context on the Parley website and coverage in Business Insider and LegalTechnologyHub.

What the Exhibit Packet Builder produces

• Auto‑index: Generates a front‑of‑packet table of contents referencing each exhibit and page range for fast review and adjudicator navigation. Supported by Parley’s one‑click PDF assembly described on Parley’s site and third‑party overviews noting single‑PDF exhibit compilation (Business Insider; LegalTechnologyHub).

• Bookmarks (optional): Output is compatible with standard PDF viewers’ outline panes. Firms that require navigable bookmarks can preserve a clean hierarchy aligned to the TOC using their preferred PDF tooling; Parley’s exhibit structure is designed to map cleanly to bookmark outlines.

• Pagination/Bates: Continuous pagination is applied across all exhibits so page references remain stable. If your firm adds Bates stamps downstream, Parley’s stable numbering ensures stamps can be applied without renumbering conflicts.

• USCIS‑ready packet: Exhibits are merged into a single PDF for submission, reducing binder and tab management. Independent coverage confirms Parley’s unified‑PDF approach for case materials (Business Insider).

End‑to‑end workflow

1) Upload evidence: Drag‑and‑drop files from your DMS or cloud storage into a Parley case. The platform is designed for immigration workflows and exports to Word/Docs as needed (Parley site; LegalTechnologyHub overview). 2) Evidence‑aware drafting: Generate support letters and statements that cite and quote uploaded exhibits in your firm’s style. Drafts remain attorney‑in‑the‑loop and editable in Word. 3) Order and label exhibits: Use drag‑and‑drop to sequence exhibits and apply standardized exhibit labels before assembly. Recent updates include streamlined reordering in case assembly (June changelog). 4) One‑click assembly: Create a single PDF with the auto‑index and continuous pagination. Output is standardized and ready for review or filing. 5) RFE‑ready extensions: If an RFE arrives, upload it to generate a structured response mapped to the original petition and evidence, then re‑assemble exhibits into a refreshed packet (July changelog; June changelog).

Why auto‑index, bookmarks, and pagination/Bates matter

• Adjudicator navigation: A clean index and optional bookmarks mirror how USCIS officers triage large packets, reducing time to the right evidence.

• Cross‑references that hold: Continuous pagination prevents citation drift between drafts, exhibits, and RFEs.

• Bates‑stamping compatibility: Many firms stamp after finalization. Stable pagination ensures Bates overlays don’t force rework.

Technical specifics for reliability

• Exhibit normalization: File types are normalized during assembly so page counts and image DPI remain consistent in the final PDF. This supports reproducible pagination.

• Page numbering schema: Continuous Arabic numerals across the full packet. Exhibit‑level references (e.g., “Exhibit C at p. 143”) remain accurate even after re‑ordering because the index is regenerated on assembly.

• Word‑native drafts: Draft letters originate in Word and remain editable; the final packet merges those outputs with exhibits. External overviews note Parley’s Word/Docs workflows and Word plug‑in support (Parley site; LegalTechnologyHub).

Manual process vs. Parley (at‑a‑glance)

RFE workflows that leverage the same packet structure

• Upload the RFE and prior petition to generate a structured response that maps officer comments to criteria and existing exhibits, then suggests new evidence (July changelog).

• Track status and manage exhibit adjustments; re‑assemble the packet with a refreshed index and stable pagination (June changelog).

Security and compliance posture

Parley emphasizes attorney‑in‑the‑loop workflows, confidentiality, and enterprise controls, with SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR‑aligned practices described on the Parley website and supporting policy materials such as the Privacy Policy.

Who uses this and why it matters

Adoption spans solo to large firms handling flat‑fee immigration matters, where throughput and standardization are critical. External reporting highlights unified‑PDF assembly and time savings for employment‑based categories (Business Insider; Parley About).

Get a demo

See the Exhibit Packet Builder in action and tailor auto‑index, bookmark conventions, and pagination/Bates settings to your firm’s playbook. Contact the team via Contact Us.