Alvva

What Alvva does

Alvva is a bilingual (English/Spanish) online immigration application platform that prepares USCIS filings with independent attorney review at a fraction of traditional legal fees. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company targets Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants and DACA recipients across the United States, offering guided self-service for Marriage Green Card (I-130/I-485), Parent Green Card (I-130), Citizenship (N-400), Advance Parole (I-131), initial DACA, and DACA Renewal applications. The company claims a 99.7% approval rate, a 4.6/5 Trustpilot rating, and "thousands" of customers served.

The platform combines structured online questionnaires, document upload, and AI-assisted form completion with attorney review before submission to USCIS. It integrates with the official USCIS Case Status API to provide real-time tracking through an online "Case Center," and with Plaid for payment processing. Service fees range from $195 for DACA Renewal to $995 for Parent Green Card, compared to $1,500–$7,000 for traditional immigration attorneys. Monetization is primarily through per-application fees under a two-payment structure (initial payment to begin, final payment on delivery of the completed application packet), supplemented by an affiliate partner program that pays up to $75 per successful referral.

Alvva distributes through a product-led, community-led GTM combining free 15-minute consultations, free online planning tools (DACA Renewal Planner, Green Card Financial Requirements Calculator, Advance Parole Declaration Samples, eligibility guides), bilingual content marketing, and social media on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The company is backed by Berkeley SkyDeck Batch 15, the AWS Impact Accelerator Latino Founders cohort, and Google for Startups, with cumulative disclosed funding of approximately $425,000 across 2023 rounds. Leadership consists of co-founders Sergio Torres (CEO) and Jorge Gonzalez (CTO).

Name

Alvva

Legal name

Alvva Financial, Inc.

Website

https://alvva.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alvva is a bilingual (English/Spanish) online platform that prepares USCIS immigration applications with independent attorney review, targeting Latino immigrants and DACA recipients in the United States at $195–$995 per service versus $1,500–$7,000 for traditional attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Other Legal Services (54119), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIADAO

Immigration Compliance Software & Case Management Tools (Student Visa Focus)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYEDAIADAB

Immigration Legal Advisory & Representation (Student Visas)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYEDAIADAL

Appeals, Refusals, Administrative Review & Re-application Support

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYEDAIADAJ

Work Authorization Advisory (Student Work Rights, CPT/OPT/PSW equivalents)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYTHACAKAH

Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

Keywords

• Immigration application services
• Bilingual immigration platform
• USCIS form preparation
• DACA renewal services
• Attorney-reviewed immigration

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Immigration Application Preparation Services: Two-payment fee model for attorney-reviewed immigration form preparation and submission services. First payment initiates the process after free consultation, second payment upon delivery of completed application packet ready for USCIS submission. Services cover DACA renewal, citizenship, marriage green cards, parent green cards, and advance parole.
2. Affiliate Partner Referrals: Commission-based revenue from affiliate partners who refer customers. Partners earn per successful referral with no cap on earnings. Provides additional customer acquisition channel through community influencers and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alvva is a bilingual (English/Spanish) online platform that prepares USCIS immigration applications—including DACA, Marriage Green Card, Parent Green Card, Citizenship (N-400), and Advance Parole—with independent attorney review before submission. Customers begin with a free 15-minute consultation, pay a two-part fee ($195–$995 total per service, separate from government filing fees), submit documents through an online Case Center, and receive a completed application packet for USCIS filing.

Product overview

Alvva is a bilingual (English/Spanish) immigration application platform that offers attorney-approved online services for completing USCIS immigration applications at a fraction of traditional attorney costs. The platform provides a unified service for individuals and families to manage immigration processes including Marriage Green Card, Parent Green Card, Citizenship (N-400), Advance Parole (I-131), DACA, and DACA Renewal. Core services include step-by-step guidance, document preparation assistance, online case tracking (Case Center), and attorney review before submission to USCIS. The platform is complemented by a suite of free immigration tools including calculators for Green Card financial requirements and DACA renewal timing, declaration samples for Advance Parole, eligibility guides, and upcoming tools for citizenship preparation and condition removal. Users pay $195-$995 per service plus applicable government filing fees, compared to $1,500-$7,000 for traditional attorneys.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DACA Renewal Service for existing DACA beneficiaries to renew their work authorization and protection from deportation through Form I-821D renewal. Includes free 15-minute consultation, application preparation, attorney review, and bilingual support. Total service fee of $195, with USCIS fees of $495 paid separately.
• DACA (Initial Application) Initial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals application service for first-time applicants meeting program requirements. Includes eligibility assessment, Form I-821D preparation, document gathering, and attorney review for new DACA applicants.
• Marriage Green Card Attorney-approved online service for completing marriage-based green card applications (Forms I-130 and I-485). Provides step-by-step guidance, document preparation assistance, and attorney review for spouses of U.S. citizens applying from inside the United States. Total approximately $1,760 including USCIS fees and Alvva service fee, compared to $3,000–$7,000 for traditional attorneys.
• Parent Green Card Family-based immigration service enabling U.S. citizens to sponsor their parents for permanent residency through Form I-130 petition. Provides online case tracking, bilingual support, and attorney-reviewed petitions. Total service fee of $995 ($395 initial + $600 final).
• Citizenship (N-400) U.S. citizenship application service using Form N-400. Includes application preparation, document gathering, attorney review, and guidance through the naturalization process including interview and test preparation. Total service fee of $395 ($195 initial + $200 final).
• Advance Parole (I-131) Travel document application service for DACA recipients and adjustment of status applicants. Enables legal international travel and re-entry to the United States for educational, employment, or humanitarian purposes. Total service fee of $395 ($195 initial + $200 final).
• Green Card Financial Requirements Calculator Free online calculator that helps determine income and asset requirements for Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. Calculates minimum income needed based on household size, location, and military status.
• DACA Renewal Planner Free calculator that determines if it is time to file a DACA Renewal application. Uses latest USCIS guidelines and processing times to provide accurate renewal timing recommendations.
• Advance Parole Declaration Samples Free tool providing customizable sample declarations for Advance Parole applications. Delivers customizable templates to users' email inboxes for documenting travel purposes.
• New DACA Application Guide Free eligibility determination tool for the DACA program with an application guide. Helps users determine if they meet DACA requirements and provides guidance for first-time applicants.
• Is Advance Parole Safe for Me? Free assessment tool to determine if Advance Parole travel is safe for a user's specific situation. Helps DACA recipients evaluate potential risks and eligibility for travel under advance parole.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves customers $1,105-$6,005 compared to traditional attorney fees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Berkeley SkyDeckflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlvva was selected for Berkeley SkyDeck Batch 15 accelerator program, joining 18 startups from 8 countries. Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley's global entrepreneurship hub providing funding, resources, and mentorship to startups. Alvva's participation demonstrates validation of its business model and mission by a top-tier university accelerator.
• Google for StartupscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlvva is backed by Google for Startups program, providing credibility and access to Google's startup resources, cloud credits, and networking opportunities.
• AWS Impact AcceleratorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlvva participated in the AWS Impact Accelerator Latino Founders cohort, receiving support from Amazon Web Services including cloud infrastructure, mentorship, and startup resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boundless: Boundless is a tech-enabled immigration platform offering online family-based and citizenship application preparation with attorney review. It is the most direct competitor to Alvva in the same product category and target market.
• SimpleCitizen: SimpleCitizen (acquired by Fragomen) provides online immigration application preparation and case management for family-based, employment-based, and naturalization cases. It competes head-to-head with Alvva's attorney-reviewed online application model.
• RapidVisa: RapidVisa offers online family-based immigration petition preparation at fixed fees, similar to Alvva's marriage and parent green card services. Targets a similar SMB/individual immigrant customer base.
• CitizenPath: CitizenPath provides affordable online immigration form preparation software for self-filers across categories like green cards, citizenship, DACA, and work permits. Directly competes with Alvva on DIY-leaning applicants.
• VisaNation: VisaNation is an immigration services platform serving individuals and families with online application preparation and attorney review. Overlaps directly with Alvva's family-based and citizenship service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Fragomen is one of the world's largest immigration law firms, now owning SimpleCitizen. Competes with Alvva in family-based and citizenship services but operates as a broad, full-service incumbent serving corporate and individual clients globally.

Emerging players

• ImmiLaw: ImmiLaw is an emerging AI-powered immigration platform offering automated form preparation and attorney oversight. Comparable to Alvva's AI-enabled document processing and case management approach.
• LawDepot: LawDepot offers low-cost self-service legal document preparation across multiple practice areas including immigration. Adjacent business model to Alvva's affordable online form preparation approach.

Others

• USCitizenshipInfo: USCIS is the federal agency that adjudicates immigration applications. While not a commercial peer, USCIS processing rules, fee structures, and API access (Case Status) directly shape Alvva's product capabilities and economics.
• Clio: Clio is a leading legal practice management SaaS platform used by immigration attorneys. It is an indirect peer as it powers many competing immigration law practices rather than serving consumers directly like Alvva.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@inmigrandoconalvva
• Facebookfacebook.com/alvva.co
• Instagraminstagram.com/inmigrandoconalvva
• TikToktiktok.com/@inmigrandoconalvva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alvva

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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