Alvva is an SF-based startup that builds unique financial products that increase the upward mobility of immigrants. More than half of eligible non-citizens report unaffordability as a primary reason for not pursuing citizenship, and close to half do not have access to traditional forms of credit. Our first product is a credit-building loan to pay for expenses associated with filing an immigration application. Our founding team moved to the US in pursuit of a better future and has a combined 15 years of mission-driven fintech experience from Oportun and Aura Financial. We understand the unique challenges immigrants face and are driven to help them fulfill their dreams faster by giving them a small financial push.