Nigerian-founded immigration technology firm, Immigify, has secured a $1 million pre-seed investment to expand its artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make the United States immigration process easier to understand and manage.
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‎The investment, led by Gener8tor with participation from M25, Invest Nebraska, Nelnet and NMotion, is expected to support the company’s efforts to improve how skilled professionals, employers, immigration attorneys and human resource teams navigate the United States immigration system.
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‎For many professionals seeking opportunities in the United States, understanding the right immigration pathway, preparing documentation and keeping up with changing regulations remain major challenges. Employers recruiting international talent also face compliance requirements, while immigration attorneys and HR professionals often spend significant time managing paperwork, petitions and case files manually.
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‎Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Immigify, Emma Olorunsheyi, said millions of immigrants suffer due to the complex nature of U.S. immigration.
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‎”United States immigration is complex on purpose. There are over 50 million immigrants in America and these immigrants go through a strenuous immigration process. We support consultants, businesses and even international students to stay compliant and navigate the process in a more streamlined way using AI,” he said.
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‎Olorunsheyi said the company’s ambition is to use artificial intelligence to reduce the complexity surrounding immigration applications by helping users identify suitable pathways, organise documentation and manage key stages of the process.
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‎”We’re building the biggest immigration support platform in the United States, making sure that anyone going through the immigration process has access to a streamlined tool that guides their experience. Whether you’re from Nigeria, any part of Africa, India or even Canada, Immigify has simplified your process,” he added.
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‎Chief Operating Officer, Diana Melendez, said the platform was also developed to improve efficiency for immigration attorneys, paralegals and consultants, many of whom still rely heavily on manual processes.
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‎”Our platform supports attorneys, paralegals and consultants by helping them streamline the process and prepare petitions more efficiently. Petitions are submitted up to 10 times faster using our software system. One of the biggest mistakes immigrants make is simply not knowing which petition best fits their profile,” she said.
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‎Meanwhile, the company has also developed an online community where immigrants and aspiring migrants can exchange information, share experiences and seek guidance throughout the immigration process.
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‎Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ayodeji Niyi-Adesola, said more than 5,000 immigrants and aspiring immigrants had already joined the community.
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‎”We’re building one of the largest communities for immigrants in the United States. Wherever you are, we’ve created a platform where you can communicate with others, share your concerns and learn from people going through similar experiences,” he said.
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‎Immigify had also expanded its activities within Africa’s innovation ecosystem through initiatives such as the Uplift Hackathon, which provides grants and mentorship for early-stage technology startups, and the Global Leadership Roundtable, where professionals, innovators and business leaders discuss workforce mobility, leadership and the future of work.
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‎The firm has also attracted international recognition through its participation in the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator.
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‎With the fresh financial backing, the company said it would focus on strengthening its artificial intelligence capabilities and expanding partnerships with employers and immigration professionals as demand for digital immigration solutions continues to grow.
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‎Olorunsheyi described the latest investment as a validation of the company’s long-term mission.