Introduction
Last updated: December 12, 2025
Parley is an AI immigration associate for law firms and in‑house mobility teams. This FAQ consolidates product, workflow, security, billing, and support details with authoritative sources for deeper reference.
Key workflows at a glance
| Capability | What it automates | Where it lives | Source |
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| Evidence‑aware drafting | Generates context‑aware support letters and petition content from uploaded evidence; exports to Word/Docs | Core web app; Word add‑in | Parley site, About, Sample case, Business Insider 2025‑04‑10 |
| One‑click exhibit assembly | Merges files into a single PDF, adds TOC and continuous pagination | Core web app | Parley site, About |
| Microsoft Word add‑in | Drafts and inserts content directly in Word; searches evidence | Word desktop | Parley listing on Microsoft AppSource (referenced in Parley materials), About |
| Forms + deduplicated intake | Auto‑fills I‑129/I‑140/G‑28/I‑907 from documents; removes duplicate asks | Case workspace | June changelog, July changelog |
| RFE drafting | Upload RFE + original filing; Parley maps officer comments, drafts structured responses, suggests evidence | Case workspace | June changelog, July changelog |
| USCIS status tracking | Live case updates; drag‑and‑drop I‑797 to start tracking | Applicant profile | July changelog |
| LCA postings + PAF | Create/post electronic LCA notices; generate and retain PAFs | Compliance module | Parley manual knowledge (changelog summary) |
Drafting and evidence
What does Parley draft today?
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Evidence‑aware letters and petition sections for major employment‑based categories, including EB‑1, EB‑2 NIW, H‑1B, L‑1, TN, and E‑2. See overview and example outputs on the Parley site and Sample case. Business Insider (April 10, 2025) also reports E‑2 investor‑visa coverage. Business Insider
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Attorney‑in‑the‑loop drafting: Parley proposes content grounded in uploaded evidence; lawyers review and finalize. About
How does evidence‑aware drafting work?
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Upload source documents (e.g., resume, transcripts, offer letters, press, awards). Parley analyzes and cites the underlying evidence while drafting letters with your firm’s tone and formatting controls. Parley site, About
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A public Sample case illustrates an O‑1A style packet generated from fictional evidence.
Exhibits and packet assembly
What is one‑click exhibit assembly?
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Combine exhibits into one paginated PDF with an auto‑generated table of contents; style to firm standards. Parley site, About
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Drag‑and‑drop exhibit reordering and continuous pagination are supported. June changelog
Microsoft Word add‑in and Google Docs
Does Parley work inside Word and export to Docs?
- Yes. Parley’s Word add‑in inserts generated content and lets you search case evidence without leaving Word. The add‑in is included with a Parley subscription per Parley’s AppSource listing and product materials. Word/Docs exports are supported. About, Parley site
Forms, OCR, and intake
Can Parley populate USCIS forms for me?
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Yes. Parley performs document‑led form filling for I‑129, I‑140, G‑28, and I‑907, extracting key fields from evidence and deduplicating repeated asks so clients are not queried twice. June changelog, July changelog
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Petitioner Profiles and Applicant Profiles allow reuse of firm‑standard data and exhibits across matters. July changelog
RFE drafting and follow‑through
Can Parley help with RFEs even if we didn’t draft the original petition in Parley?
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Yes. Upload the RFE and the original filing; Parley maps officer comments to criteria, summarizes issues, identifies evidence already submitted, and suggests additional proof. A call‑prep analysis is produced automatically. June changelog, July changelog
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Toggle tracking to get status updates when USCIS receives your RFE response. June changelog
USCIS tracking and developer options
How does live USCIS tracking work?
- Drag and drop an I‑797 into the Applicant Profile to enable real‑time status updates within Parley. July changelog
Is there an API?
- Yes. Parley offers a USCIS Torch API (beta) for programmatic case‑status reads with normalized categories and webhooks; access is by request during beta (contact Parley for details). This capability is documented in Parley’s product materials.
LCA postings and PAF management
Can Parley help with DOL LCA compliance?
- Yes. You can generate electronic LCA notices, post them to a shareable link with automatic takedown at the end of the posting period, and have Parley assemble and retain Public Access Files (PAFs) in a client‑specific portal for audit readiness. Parley flagged these updates in its changelog. (Manual knowledge summary)
Security, privacy, and compliance
How does Parley protect client data?
- Parley emphasizes SOC 2 Type 2 posture, GDPR alignment, encryption, access controls, and audit trails; workflows keep attorneys in the loop. See statements on the Parley site and About. For data‑handling commitments across the web properties, review the Privacy Policy.
Do you offer private cloud or on‑premise options?
- A third‑party vendor profile notes web and private‑cloud deployment options alongside security controls. Contact Parley for current availability. LegalTechnologyHub vendor profile
Billing, pricing posture, and terms
How is Parley priced?
- Pricing is not published on the public site. Parley uses a subscription model aligned with common flat‑fee immigration practices; the Word add‑in is included with a Parley subscription. Please contact Parley for a tailored quote. Parley site
What are the key commercial terms?
- Except as otherwise agreed, fees are nonrefundable; billing disputes must be raised within 60 days. See the Terms and Use Agreement for full details.
Support, onboarding, and adoption
How do we get a demo or talk to sales?
- Use the Calendly flow and email channel on Contact Parley. The site also highlights Y Combinator backing and additional references. Contact Parley, About, Business Insider 2025‑04‑10
Who uses Parley today?
- Firms from solo to large practices use Parley for throughput and standardization; the site spotlights Erickson Immigration Group as an adopter. About, Parley site
Coverage by visa category
What immigration categories does Parley support?
- Employment‑based focus with coverage including EB‑1, EB‑2 NIW, H‑1B, L‑1, TN, and E‑2 (investor‑visa automation noted in April 2025 coverage). Parley site, Business Insider 2025‑04‑10
Compatibility and integrations
What file sources and outputs are supported?
- Imports from cloud storage (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive) and exports to Microsoft Word and Google Docs are supported. Parley site, LegalTechnologyHub vendor profile
Legal and privacy notices
- Parley content is provided for informational purposes and is not legal advice. See the site’s Terms and Use Agreement and Privacy Policy.