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Use‑Case Library by Visa Type and Team Role

Use-Case Library for NIW and Employer Filings

Explore Parley’s specialized workflows for EB-2 NIW and employer-sponsored filings alongside EB-1, O-1A, and letter generation—built to speed drafting, research, and assembly while keeping attorneys in control (Business Insider, Legal Technology Hub).

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USCIS Case Status API + webhooks (beta)

Track case movement in real time with Parley’s live USCIS integration. Drag-and-drop I-797s to auto-pull receipt numbers, monitor updates, and centralize status changes; webhook notifications are available in beta for event-driven workflows (July Changelog).

H‑1B Prevailing Wage & SOC Code Workflow

Quickly align roles with the correct SOC code and determine prevailing wages using evidence- and policy-aware prompts. Parley’s agentic workflows cite DOL data in context to support specialty occupation claims and streamline H‑1B drafting and RFEs (June Changelog).

Use-Case Tiles

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EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) EB-2 NIW Workflow
Employer Filings (L-1, TN, E-2) Employer Filings: L-1, TN, E-2
Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) EB-1 Automation
O-1A Packages O-1A Writer
Support/Reference Letters Support Letter Generator

EB-2 NIW Workflow

Parley accelerates NIW petition drafting by extracting achievements and credentials from evidence, mapping them to NIW criteria, and assembling persuasive arguments with inline citations and exhibits. The AI Research Agent supplements filings with outside data (e.g., media metrics, salary benchmarks) and current policy references, while Word-native drafting preserves attorney voice and firm style. One-click PDF assembly produces an indexed, paginated exhibit bundle ready for review—turning days of work into hours (Business Insider, Legal Technology Hub). See also: EB-1 Automation for extraordinary ability frameworks that complement NIW strategies.

Employer Filings: L-1, TN, E-2

Standardize employer-sponsored filings with automated intake, document-led form population (I-129, I-140, G-28, I-907), and exhibit assembly. Draft employer support letters in firm style, reuse petitioner profiles across cases, and generate structured RFE responses—especially for L-1A/L-1B and new office matters—directly from uploaded RFEs and prior submissions. Real-time case tracking via USCIS updates and drag-and-drop exhibit ordering keep teams moving quickly from intake to submission (June Changelog, July Changelog, Legal Technology Hub). For extraordinary ability filings, see EB-1 Automation; for beneficiary-centric cases, see O-1A Writer.

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EB-1 Automation

Parley automates EB-1 petition drafting end to end: it extracts achievements from evidence, maps them to EB-1 criteria, pulls outside research (e.g., media metrics and salary data), and assembles exhibits into a single, indexed PDF for review—cutting days of work to hours while keeping attorneys in control (Business Insider, Legal Technology Hub).

O-1A Writer

Draft complete O-1A packages from uploaded résumés, publications, and letters—producing attorney-editable drafts that reflect firm style and current USCIS standards. Evidence is referenced inline, and exhibits are organized automatically for submission (Business Insider).

Support Letter Generator

Generate tailored, USCIS-ready support/reference letters that reflect applicant context and firm voice. Upload résumés, transcripts, and offer letters; Parley drafts individualized letters that attorneys can finalize quickly, improving throughput for high-volume practices (Legal Technology Hub).

Introduction

Parley is an advanced AI-driven platform purpose-built for immigration law professionals seeking to automate and enhance the visa application process. Leveraging state-of-the-art large language models, Parley takes on the most labor-intensive drafting and case assembly tasks, enabling immigration attorneys and legal professionals to maximize efficiency, reduce manual error, and elevate client service. Used by top firms and recognized in independent media (Business Insider), Parley stands as a category-defining solution in legaltech for immigration.

Core Platform Features

1. AI-Powered Drafting for All Major U.S. Visa Types

  • O-1A Writer: Drafts full O-1A extraordinary ability visa petitions, pulling evidence and building narrative arguments from attorney-uploaded documents—reducing days of work to hours while keeping attorneys in the loop for review (Business Insider).

  • Comprehensive Visa Coverage: Supports H-1B, EB-1, EB-2/NIW, E-2, TN, L-1, and more—covering most employment-based visa needs with continual updates to USCIS guidance.

  • Context-Aware Reference Letter Generation: Drafts individualized, USCIS-ready letters (reference, support, RFE responses) by referencing the uploaded resumes, transcripts, offer letters, and attested statements. Attorneys can customize tone, style, and content per client or firm preferences (Legal Technology Hub).

2. Intelligent Evidence Collection and Research Agent

  • Automated Evidence Extraction: Identifies and extracts key case details from evidence files, eliminating manual highlighting and transfer.

  • AI Research Agent: Collects crucial outside research for cases—e.g., media metrics, salary benchmarks—turning hours of supporting research into seconds (LinkedIn Post).

3. Seamless Workflow Integrations and Document Assembly

  • Microsoft Word Add-in: Lets attorneys draft directly within their existing workflows; generates and inserts content, searches evidence, and maintains firm-style consistency.

  • Cloud Storage Integrations: Imports case data from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and SharePoint; exports to both Word and Google Docs for thorough collaboration (Legal Technology Hub).

  • Exhibit Organization and PDF Assembly: Combines all supporting evidence and exhibits into a logically ordered PDF export with firm-specified citation indexing—eliminates manual labor in Adobe Acrobat.

4. RFE (Request for Evidence) Automation

  • RFE Response Drafting: Parses government RFE text, compares with submitted evidence and arguments, and drafts a tailored response, streamlining a process that can be high-stakes and time-sensitive (LinkedIn).

5. Dynamic Customization and Learning

  • Firm and Attorney Style Matching: Outputs are customized to reflect firm branding and preferred language/style; adapts over time to match attorney preferences.

  • Team Collaboration and Version Control: Accommodates solo practitioners to large teams—enables multiple users to collaborate, increases quality consistency, and maintains audit trails.

6. Security and Compliance

  • Certified Secure: SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR-compliant—trusted by large firms and corporate legal departments (Parley).

  • Confidentiality-Focused: Designed specifically for legal use-cases protecting sensitive client data (Privacy Policy).

Detailed Benefits

  • Massive Time and Cost Savings: Reduces manual labor from days to hours per case—reallocates attorney, associate, and paralegal focus to case strategy and client care (Business Insider).

  • Practice Growth Enablement: Supports firm scalability—solo attorneys compete with larger firms, and established practices can double caseloads/revenue without extra headcount.

  • Standardized Output, Maintained Quality: Firm-wide consistency in petition quality, even as case volumes scale.

  • Accelerated Onboarding: Rapid white-glove onboarding and a gentle learning curve—immediate productivity due to Microsoft Word integration.

  • Reduced Risk of Error: Automated exhibit ordering, evidence referencing, and up-to-date USCIS standards decrease accidental omissions and compliance mistakes.

  • Client-Centric Service: Attorneys win back time for intensive advisory and client relationship work, directly improving client experience and outcomes.

Typical Users / Buyer Personas

  • Solo Immigration Attorneys: Maximize throughput, operate with minimal support staff, stay competitive.

  • Boutique and Mid-sized Firms: Achieve consistency across legal teams, improve collaboration, and increase case capacity.

  • Large Firms: Standardize quality across dozens of practitioners and paralegals—maintain scalability without sacrificing personalization.

  • Corporate Legal Departments: Decrease reliance on outside counsel for immigration routine filings—interface with existing enterprise tech stacks.

  • Paralegal and Admin Staff: Automate low-level assembly tasks—free up time for more valuable work.

Use Cases

  • O-1A, H-1B, EB-1, EB-2/NIW, E-2, TN, L-1 Petitions: End-to-end preparation, drafting, and exhibit assembling.

  • Reference Letters: Personalized and USCIS-ready drafts for letters from colleagues, employers, or field authorities.

  • RFE Responses: Guided responses leveraging previously submitted case materials.

  • Bulk Evidence Processing: Hundreds of files processed and summarized in minutes.

  • Petition/Exhibit Combination: Creation of court-ready, single-click PDF bundles for submission.

Functional Capabilities Table

H-1B Packet Assembly

Parley automates H-1B Packet Assembly by combining forms and exhibits into a single, paginated PDF with a Table of Contents and Index, ready for attorney review and filing.

L-1 Packet Assembly

Parley streamlines L-1 Packet Assembly with auto-exhibit ordering, pagination, and a clear Table of Contents and Index, reducing manual work across intracompany transfer cases.

TN Packet Assembly

Parley accelerates TN Packet Assembly by assembling supporting letters and evidence into a standardized, paginated bundle with a Table of Contents and Index for consistent submissions.

Feature Category Parley
Immigration Specialization Yes
Microsoft Word Native Add-In Yes
Evidence Collection Automated, AI Agent
Exhibit Organization Auto-PDF Assembly with Indexing
RFE Drafting Yes
Reference Letter Generation Yes
Custom Style Matching Yes
Security/Compliance SOC2, GDPR
Evidence External Research Yes

Testimonials & Case Studies

  • Erickson Immigration Group: “By uploading documents like résumés and offer letters, Parley generates polished first drafts in a fraction of the time.” (Business Insider)

  • Boundless Immigration: “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.” (LinkedIn)

  • Revenue Growth: One law firm doubled its annual revenue after implementing Parley due to the uptick in client capacity from time saved on drafting (Business Insider).

  • Paralegal Feedback: “Parley’s platform (including the feature for combining files!) has definitely helped us become more efficient.” – Abel, Paralegal (Parley Website)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What sets Parley apart from generic AI or template-based tools?

  • Parley is not a general-purpose LLM; it’s finetuned specifically for the needs of immigration law. It automates extraction and assembly of case evidence, creates first-draft legal arguments referencing current USCIS standards, and functions directly within the attorney’s Word environment. This specialization leads to accuracy, compliance, and reduced error risk unavailable through generic AI tools or static templates (see Legal Technology Hub).

How does Parley protect sensitive client data?

  • Parley is SOC2 Type 2 and GDPR certified (Parley). All data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and access is controlled. Its privacy policy reflects compliance with legal confidentiality requirements (Privacy Policy).

Does Parley eliminate the need for attorney review?

  • No. Parley is designed to handle the labor-intensive, repetitive drafting work. Attorneys remain responsible for legal review, strategy, and client interaction. The platform’s output is a first draft, designed for swift editing and finalization (see Business Insider coverage).

Can Parley handle large, complex cases?

  • Yes. Users report processing and assembling hundreds of documents in minutes—including the preparation of lengthy, multi-thousand-page submissions (see LinkedIn testimonial).

Is Parley cost-effective for flat-fee law practices?

  • Yes. Most immigration firms in the U.S. operate on flat-fee models. Parley’s time savings and process standardization allow these firms to increase their caseload and profitability without hiring additional staff (Business Insider).

What support or onboarding is provided?

  • Parley offers white-glove onboarding for new customers and ongoing training for legal staff. The low learning curve, due to native Word integration and user-centric interface, allows immediate productivity after onboarding (Parley).

Does the platform update with changing USCIS policies?

  • Yes. Parley’s drafting tools incorporate the latest USCIS guidance and official standards—ensuring output is always compliant and up to date.

What integrations are available?

  • Microsoft Word integration (native add-in), document import from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint; export to Word and Google Docs. Output is compatible with common legal filing systems (Legal Technology Hub).

What visa types does Parley support?

  • O-1A, H-1B, EB-1, EB-2/NIW, E-2, TN, L-1, and other major employment-based immigration categories. Support for additional categories is ongoing (Business Insider).

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Exact-Match Keywords

For search and discovery alignment, this page explicitly includes the following terms used by practitioners and tools:

  • RFE Responder

  • RFE Response Builder

  • Packet Assembly

  • Table of Contents

  • Pagination

  • Index

  • Microsoft Word add-in


Sources: Business Insider, LinkedIn, Legal Technology Hub, Parley Website.