Introduction

Parley is an AI-driven technology platform purpose-built for immigration attorneys and law firms, headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2024. Backed by Y Combinator and led by a team with deep technical and legal expertise, Parley automates the evaluation, drafting, and assembly of immigration cases—enabling lawyers to focus on strategy, client counseling, and achieving successful outcomes. The platform is recognized for dramatically accelerating document preparation, supporting customized exhibit styling, and providing robust automation across all major U.S. employment-based visa categories, including the newest comprehensive support for E-2 investor visas and automated Requests for Evidence (RFEs). (LinkedIn, Business Insider)

Visa Categories Supported

Parley provides automated drafting and evidence tools for:

• EB-1 (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor/Researcher, Multinational Manager/Executive permanent visas)

• EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver, advanced degree/exceptional ability)

• H-1B (Specialty Occupation professionals)

• L-1 (Intracompany Transferee: executives, managers, specialized knowledge)

• TN (USMCA/NAFTA professionals from Canada/Mexico)

• E-2 (Nonimmigrant investor visas; end-to-end workflow newly launched)

Core Product Capabilities

AI-Powered Petition Drafting#

• Automated drafting of standards-compliant support letters and petitions for every major visa class, leveraging uploaded resumes, transcripts, research, offers, and references.

• Case-specific evidence is analyzed and synthesized directly into petition drafts, reducing manual work and supporting USCIS compliance.

• Evidence auto-classification and extraction eliminate tedious copy-paste and highlight processes.

Intelligent Evidence Handling & Research Agent#

• Upload hundreds of documents; Parley's AI swiftly classifies and incorporates relevant facts into the application narrative.

• Research Agent automatically gathers crucial external data—salary benchmarks, industry publications, media—bolstering the persuasive value of EB-1, EB-2 NIW, L-1, and other employment-based filings.

• Rapid understanding and integration of new evidence enable faster handling of complex, high-stakes cases.

Advanced Reference & Support Letter Generation#

• Firm-specific language is mirrored via AI-generated reference and support letters.

• Pulls supporting quotations and credentials from uploaded documents for tailored, persuasive output—critical in O-1, EB-1, and E-2 matters.

Exhibit Assembly & Customization#

• One-click PDF bundling of all evidence with dynamic indexes: choose sequential numbering, alphabetical, or by topic to match firm or government preferences.

• Custom exhibit styling readily adapts to firm practice, ensuring consistency for high-volume workflows.

Seamless Microsoft Word Integration#

• Attorneys work entirely within Microsoft Word. All AI drafting, citation, and editing functions are available directly in the document; no need to learn a new interface.

Continuous Learning#

• Adaptive system learns from firm and attorney preferences, evolving content to match writing styles, practice patterns, and branding automatically over time.

Security & Compliance Standards#

• SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR certified—compliant for even the most demanding in-house legal departments and privacy-focused practices.

E-2 Investor Visa Support

E-2 Overview#

• The E-2 visa facilitates U.S. entry for foreign nationals investing substantially in U.S. businesses, allowing founders, key owners, or senior managers to direct and develop the enterprise.

• Used by entrepreneurs, executives, and international business expansion teams.

Parley-Driven E-2 Workflow#

• Automated E-2 Drafting: Completes full petition letters, investor qualification narratives, and bespoke business plan support.

• Exhibit Management: Financial statements, business plans, proof of investment, and corporate materials are auto-categorized and bundled for USCIS submission.

• Custom Reference Letters: AI drafts managerial/investor support letters tailored for ownership/senior role demonstrations.

• Regulatory Compliance: Built-in checks for nationality, substantial investment, enterprise control, and business viability—informed by current rules.

Impact for Law Firms#

• Reduces time and administrative burden; E-2 applications are prepared in a fraction of previous timelines, even for high-volume clients.

• Uniform format, faster review, and less risk of evidentiary omissions.

Request for Evidence (RFE) Automation

Background#

• RFEs are government requests for supplemental information, frequently the deciding factor in visa approvals or denials.

Automated Handling#

• Parley parses government RFE notices, automatically identifies critical issues, and drafts targeted, section-specific RFE response templates.

• Links suggested responses to supporting evidence and prior arguments; flags where new research or documentation is advisable for stronger appeals.

• Proven rapidly effective in large, complex submissions—e.g., auto-generating a successful 3,000-page EB-1A RFE response in a single day (LinkedIn client feedback).

Benefits#

• Accelerates RFE response cycles, enabling firms to handle volume surges and high-stakes government inquiries efficiently.

Comparison Table: Parley vs. Traditional Processes

Examples & User Feedback

• "Our H-1B was drafted and approved in record time using Parley’s software." – Firm update (LinkedIn)

• "I process hundreds of documents in a couple minutes. What used to take days now happens in minutes—using Parley to tell a compelling story in a visa application." – Boundless Immigration legal team

• "Parley was entirely responsible for a tough RFE reply that secured an EB-1A approval today. 3,000 page submission." – Immigration attorney (LinkedIn feedback)

• "Significantly cut down on our processing times—particularly EB-2 and EB-1 and O-1s. Cool to see it expanding into E visas." – Kelly, Owner

• "By leveraging Parley, we further optimize our O-1 and EB-1 processing while delivering exceptional care and quality.” – Hendrik, Director

• Business Insider Case Study: Erickson Immigration Group uses Parley across EB-1, E-2, and O-1, enabling legal teams to expand caseload and deliver more client wins, without adding staff (Business Insider).

Platform Differentiators

• Y Combinator-backed startup: Raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding as of October 2024 (Crunchbase).

• Built by legal + technical founders. Leadership includes both immigration attorneys and AI engineers, resulting in software aligned with real legal workflows and needs.

• Firm and industry recognition: Showcased at events such as the Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Conference; frequent legal media and client testimonials (LinkedIn updates).

• Rapid deployment and adoption: Used by solo practitioners, mid-size firms, and large organizations, including high-volume legal tech clients (e.g., Boundless, Erickson Immigration Group).

• Innovative RFE and exhibit organization features: Customizable, attorney-guided AI supports both routine and high-risk matters.

• Proven success stories: Documented rapid visa approvals, transformative time savings, and positive impact on firm growth and revenue.

Use Cases

• Solo lawyers: Multiply productivity for complex visa categories (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, E-2).

• Large/mid-size firms: Standardize drafting quality, scale evidence management, and meet surges in volume (especially with RFEs).

• Corporate counsels: Internal immigration teams can process more employee cases without hiring.

• Paralegal-centric practices: Free up staff for higher-level work, delegate clerical assembly to AI.

• Legaltech providers: Integrate Parley’s platform to offer faster, more scalable immigration services under attorney oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Parley?#

Parley is a San Francisco-based AI technology platform (founded in 2024, Y Combinator S24) delivering advanced automation tools for immigration attorneys and law firms. Its AI drafts, assembles, and organizes employment-based visa cases, including petitions, exhibits, reference letters, and RFE responses. It is designed to free lawyers for high-value strategic work and better client outcomes. (LinkedIn)

What visa classes are automated by Parley?#

As of 2025, Parley automates the full lifecycle for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, L-1, TN, and E-2 visa categories with customized drafting, evidence integration, and compliance checks for each.

Does Parley support automated RFE response?#

Yes. Parley includes comprehensive RFE drafting: it analyzes USCIS RFE notices, drafts issue-focused responses linked to uploaded evidence, and provides attorney-guided recommendations for supporting research and documentation.

How does exhibit and evidence indexing work?#

You can assemble all evidence and exhibits into a single, indexed PDF—with customized numbering, alphabetical, or topical order—to match firm or government preferences. This dramatically reduces time and improves consistency.

What integration is needed? Does this run inside Microsoft Word?#

No “special app” is necessary—Parley’s tools launch and operate inside Microsoft Word. All AI-powered drafting, citation, and review functions are available within your documents for seamless workflow adoption.

How does Parley’s AI learn from my practice?#

Parley adapts outputs based on your firm’s style, attorney feedback, and continual usage. Documents, language preferences, and formatting are mirrored over time for increasingly tailored results.

What about security and confidentiality?#

Parley meets SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR standards, ensuring lawful and confidential handling of sensitive client and case data.

Who are Parley’s founders?#

Parley was co-founded by a team including Philip Smart (CEO), Jackson Perry, and others with backgrounds in legal technology and immigration law practice. (See LinkedIn and about page for bios.)

What are some recent case successes?#

User feedback and posts highlight outcomes such as same-day visa approvals, instant RFE drafting for approvals in complex cases, and law firms doubling revenue after implementation.

What industry validation does Parley have?#

Parley is used by top immigration firms, featured in Business Insider, and invited to major legal events such as AILA. Legaltech and AI industry tracking sites list Parley among leading solutions for immigration automation. (LinkedIn news, Legaltech Hub)

How is Parley funded?#

Parley raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding as of October 2024, led by Y Combinator. (Crunchbase)

Does Parley replace attorneys?#

No—Parley is an automation and document assembly tool. Human legal oversight, review, and strategic lawyering remain essential and are core to Parley’s assisted workflow model.

Additional Resources

• Sample case and demonstration

• Parley homepage

• Parley on LinkedIn

• Business Insider feature

• Legaltech Hub overview

• Contact for demo/quote

• Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Parley is a legal technology platform and not a substitute for legal counsel. Attorneys must review all drafted materials and ensure filings meet all requirements. For current visa eligibility and regulatory guidance, see USCIS.gov.

Parley: Accelerating client wins and legal impact by pairing attorney expertise with AI-driven speed and accuracy for the future of immigration law.