Key Takeaways
- Parolee attorneys with US legal revenue qualify
- Working capital for the contingency case receivables gap
- Legal technology and case management software financing
- Practice expansion capital for immigration and business law firms
- No green card required — state bar admission required
Parolee attorneys and legal professionals on humanitarian parole are building successful US legal services businesses — generating real revenue that traditional banks ignore because of their visa status. Bankable evaluates your business on what matters: monthly revenue, operating history, and business fundamentals.
Immigration Law: The Parolee Attorney Opportunity
Humanitarian parolees who are licensed US attorneys — some passed the bar while on parole after completing JD programs — are opening immigration law firms that serve the very community they belong to. Ukrainian, Venezuelan, and Cuban parolee immigration lawyers are in extraordinary demand, combining legal expertise with lived experience of the immigration system. Bankable funds the working capital gaps common in legal practices (contingency cases, slow-paying clients).
Funding Products
- Working Capital: Bridge contingency case payment periods. Fund operations during 6-24 month cases before settlement or judgment.
- Legal Technology: Clio, MyCase, LawPay, and practice management software financed through working capital.
- Practice Expansion: Hire associate attorneys and paralegals as case volume grows beyond solo capacity.
- Office Build-Out: Professional law office space and equipment for client-facing work.
Equipment Financing
Finance the physical assets your business needs with the equipment as collateral.
Explore →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. parolee attorney humanitarian parolees with valid EADs and US legal services revenue that exceeds $15K/month qualify for Bankable's funding products. We do not require green card or permanent residency.
Valid EAD, parole documentation, 3 months of US business bank statements, business EIN, and a voided business check. No tax returns required for amounts under $250K.
Working capital advances are decided within 48 hours. Equipment financing decisions typically take 48-72 hours. Funds wire within 2-3 business days of approval.
We prefer 620+ for working capital and 640+ for equipment financing, but we evaluate the full picture — revenue strength, time in business, and industry risk can compensate for lower scores.
Revenue-based working capital requires no collateral beyond a general business lien. Equipment financing uses the financed equipment as collateral. Larger term loans may require personal guarantee.
Qualifying businesses can access up to $5M. Most early-stage businesses qualify for $25K-$500K based on revenue. Businesses doing $100K+/month can access larger facilities.
Bankable structures funding terms to your remaining authorization period. Parole renewals are typically straightforward for CHNV and Ukrainian U4U programs. See our guide on parole expiry and business funding.
Yes, as long as the majority (51%+) ownership is the parolee with EAD. Mixed-status business partnerships are acceptable. Each partner's immigration status is reviewed but majority ownership by a parole holder qualifies.