Supported by key partners AlleyCorp, Fast Forward, Firedoll Foundation, and the GitLab Foundation, the funding will drive advancements in Mobile Pathways' groundbreaking AI tools for immigration legal cases while ensuring free access for immigration nonprofits.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Pathways, a leading tech nonprofit ensuring fair access to justice for immigrants, has successfully raised $1 million to advance its AI-based technology platform Pathfinder. Supported by key partners like GitLab Foundation, Firedoll Foundation, AlleyCorp, and Fast Forward, this funding will transform the way immigration attorneys and advocates manage complex immigration cases.
Specifically, the new funding will drive advancements in Pathfinder, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool that automates immigration status alerts, centralizes vital legal information, and provides data-driven insights. Ultimately, this initiative will break down barriers for asylum seekers by improving access to justice while opening up better employment opportunities.
"Pathfinder revolutionized our legal practice," states Gianfranco De Girolamo, an immigration attorney at DGO Legal. "It enables our team to grasp case details swiftly, from initial consultation to final adjudication, while keeping us informed of any updates."
Through new enhancements, Pathfinder's AI technology will leverage U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data to speed up the work authorization process. Most importantly, the new funding will allow immigration nonprofits to access Pathfinder's case history reports for free.
The number of asylum seekers seeking relief in the United States has tripled since 2022, and Mobile Pathways' recent data underscores the urgent need for legal support.
"We're proud to partner with Mobile Pathways to expand the reach of Pathfinder's technology, enabling immigration advocates to empower communities with fair access to justice and meaningful employment opportunities," said Ellie Bertani, CEO of GitLab Foundation.
Harnessing the power of AI in immigration law is challenging, given its overlap with multiple government agencies. As such, key supporter AlleyCorp has played a pivotal role through its Nonprofit ENG(INE) initiative to help Mobile Pathways advance Pathfinder's AI capabilities.
"We understand that AI is a powerful, yet complex tool—one that requires expertise, care, and thoughtful guidance to truly make an impact," said Florencia Herra Vega, Partner at AlleyCorp and CEO of AlleyCorp Nord, its Montreal-based engineering arm. "Pathfinder represents what is possible when innovation meets purpose. We proudly support Mobile Pathways in scaling this transformative technology to empower underserved immigrant communities."
Mobile Pathways' growth as an impactful tech nonprofit will blaze new trails at the intersection of justice, technology, and AI.
"This milestone reflects the power of cross-sector collaboration," said Jeffrey O'Brien, CEO of Mobile Pathways. "With these advancements, we aim to rewrite the narrative for millions of immigrants facing legal and employment challenges."
Many thanks to the following foundations and technology companies united in the belief that everyone deserves access to justice to live a better life:
Mobile Pathways was founded in 2018 by an award-winning immigration attorney, Jeffrey O'Brien, seasoned innovator Poesy Chen, and philanthropist Bartlomiej Jan Skorupa to further their vision of democratizing legal assistance to underserved immigrants. They build technology to connect immigrants with reliable legal and employment information via mobile technology and AI.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jessica Mann, jessica@mobilepathways.org
