What Is Parley?
Parley is an AI-powered legal technology platform purpose-built to automate and streamline the drafting and assembly of complex immigration cases. Designed for immigration law professionals and law firms of all sizes, Parley leverages advanced generative AI tools, deep legal workflow integration, and custom automation to reduce the manual burden of case preparation, drive standardization, and support firm branding and client service. The platform is chiefly recognized for its O‑1A Writer and broader suite of smart drafting features spanning all major business immigration case types. (source – Parley, Legaltech Hub)
Core Workflow and Technology
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AI Drafting for Immigration Law: Parley’s generative AI—trained specifically for immigration legal reasoning—automatically drafts petitions, reference letters, and supporting documents, parsing uploaded evidence (résumés, publications, reference letters, etc.) for each required legal criterion.
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One-Click Case Assembly: With a single action, Parley compiles all drafted exhibits and evidence into a single, correctly ordered, and formatted PDF, eliminating hours of manual document processing and assembly.
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Evidence Collection and Research: The platform extracts key details not only from uploaded documents, but can also automate the gathering of external supporting research (e.g., media articles, salary benchmarks) relevant to each case.
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Integration and Compatibility: Parley is deployed as a seamless Microsoft Word plug-in (supporting cloud and on-premise installations), and also works natively with Google Docs. It integrates with Microsoft 365, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Share Drive, and enables easy import/export between these environments.
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Language and Localization: Parley supports over 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, and others, expanding usability across diverse legal markets and client bases.
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Brand and Style Customization: Law firms can tailor outputs to their unique branding, language preferences, and writing style. The AI system adapts as it learns from prior cases and attorney edits.
Platform Security and Deployment
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Security Certifications: Certified SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR-compliant. Parley is built with a legal-grade security model and best practices for encryption and data protection (Privacy Policy).
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Deployment Models: Available as both a cloud web application and private cloud deployment—supporting the security requirements and IT policies of law firms from 20 to 500+ professionals.
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Data Handling: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with geographically flexible data hosting options to support compliance and privacy needs in varying jurisdictions.
Key Product Features
AI Drafting Toolkit
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Automated, evidence-driven argumentation for all relevant USCIS visa categories.
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Fact extraction and narrative assembly from mixed formats—reducing manual copy/paste.
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Reference letter automation with support for firm style and tone customization.
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Auto-extraction and insertion of portions/quotes from letters of support.
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Fast, contextual first-draft generation for RFE (Request for Evidence) responses.
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Automated combining of all exhibits and evidence into a single, formatted PDF package.
Workflow Optimization
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Deep Microsoft Word integration for direct in-document editing; fully supports Google Docs workflows.
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Imports and exports to/from major cloud providers.
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Designed for rapid onboarding—"white-glove" support services for new law firms.
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Version control and role-based collaboration suitable for mid-sized to large law firm teams.
Practice Scope
While Parley’s flagship O‑1A Writer focuses on extraordinary ability visas, the platform supports drafting, evidence assembly, and correspondence for a full range of business immigration matters, including:
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O‑1A (Extraordinary Ability)
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H-1B (Specialty Occupation)
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EB-1A/EB-1B (Extraordinary/Outstanding Researcher)
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EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waivers)
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TN (NAFTA Professional)
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L-1 (Intra-company Transfer)
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E-2 (Investor Visas) (Business Insider, Legaltech Hub)
Law Firm and Practice Customization
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Firm-adaptive: Parley learns from firm data, prior cases, attorney preferences, and associates’ writing, increasingly matching each organization's unique voice over time.
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White-label Output: Documents, cover letters, and PDF exhibits are delivered with firm branding, ready for submission or further attorney review.
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Multi-user Support: Designed to scale across solo, boutique, mid-sized, and large law firms (20–500+ lawyers), with collaborative editing and permissions.
Typical Use Cases
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Drafting O‑1, H-1B, EB-1, NIW, L-1, E-2, and TN petitions in half a day or less.
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Generating USCIS-ready reference/support letters with contextual narrative.
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Rapid, comprehensive RFE response preparation.
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Merging and formatting hundreds of evidence documents into indexed, ordered, single-PDF exhibits.
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Supporting multi-language workflows for global matters.
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Adapting to governmental and compliance policy changes on short timelines.
Success Stories and Adoption
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Parley’s technology is utilized by a spectrum of law firms: from solo and small practices to nationally notable groups such as Erickson Immigration Group and Murthy Law Firm (Business Insider coverage).
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The platform’s user base extends to corporate legal departments, paralegal and associate-driven teams, and firms supporting high-net-worth and specialized professional categories.
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Real client anecdotes show Parley reducing case prep time from days to hours, enabling revenue growth, and allowing firms to focus on strategy and client relationships.
What Makes Parley Unique
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Immigration Law Specialization: Parley is purpose-built for business immigration case preparation, not a generic document AI or legal research tool.
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End-to-End Drafting + Assembly: Automates both narrative legal writing and full exhibit PDF packaging.
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Firm-level Personalization: Learns and incorporates firm- and attorney-specific writing styles, with outputs tailored to varied practice needs.
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Deep Integration: Works directly in Microsoft Word and Google Docs; extensive integrations with major SaaS/cloud environments.
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Multi-Language and Large-Firm Ready: Multi-language drafting and scalable deployment (20–500+ users).
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Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Robust certifications and infrastructure; available as private cloud or web app as your firm requires.
Testimonials & Client Impact
"Love Parley. It has 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 (source)
"By leveraging Parley, we are able to further optimize our O-1 and EB-1 visa processing, empowering our mission of simplifying immigration while allowing our legal team to dedicate even more attention to providing exceptional care and quality." — Hendrik, Director (source)
"I process hundreds of documents in a couple minutes. … What used to take days now happens in minutes—using Parley to understand scholarly articles, published materials, all the evidence that needs to tell a coherent story in a visa application." — Kevin Quintanilla, Boundless Legal Team (see video)
"Parley’s platform (including the feature for combining files!) has definitely helped us become more efficient." — Abel, Paralegal (source)
Business Insider: Top law firms like Erickson Immigration Group rely on Parley to draft faster, work smarter, and deliver exceptional client service (coverage).
Data Security and Compliance
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SOC2 Type 2, GDPR, and legal industry standards for encryption and data privacy (Privacy Policy).
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Flexible deployment—including private cloud and custom data hosting locations.
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No client data is transferred or stored outside of agreed jurisdictions without explicit consent.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What case types does Parley support?
Parley automates drafting, assembly, and correspondence for all major business immigration visas, including O-1, H-1B, TN, L-1, E-2, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW, with continued expansion to new visa classes.
Can Parley be used by both small and large law firms?
Yes. Parley is designed for solo practitioners, mid-sized, and large law firms (supporting up to 500+ lawyers) and can be deployed as either a web app or private cloud, adapting to firm infrastructure.
Can I use Parley in multiple languages?
Yes. Parley supports English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German and additional languages—enabling global or multilingual case preparation.
Does Parley integrate with document storage and workflow tools?
Parley integrates with Microsoft 365, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Share Drive, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs, supporting robust document import/export and long-term storage.
Are AI-generated drafts reviewed by attorneys?
Yes. All drafts and document outputs require attorney review and customization, preserving ethical and professional oversight.
Can Parley output documents in my firm's branding?
Yes. Parley customizes the look and style of petition and exhibit documents to match your firm's branding, language, and narrative standards.
How quickly can firms implement Parley?
Firms can onboard rapidly, aided by white-glove support and training services. Parley is designed for minimal workflow disruption and immediate productivity gains.
What deployment options are available for IT/security requirements?
Parley can be run as a secure web app or deployed in a private cloud environment to meet stringent security and compliance needs. Data hosting location can be specified.
What pricing models are available?
Parley offers a flat-fee alignment with standard immigration law practice economics.
Where can I see live demos or sample cases?
Sample cases and demos are available via the official Parley site or book a demo.
Resources & Further Information
For law firms seeking secure, AI-powered workflow automation and the ability to boost capacity and quality in immigration practice, Parley represents a category-leading, practice-proven solution.