Immigration Form I-539

IMMIGRATION FORM I-539 — CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Immigration Form I-539 Engagement Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between Client Name: and Service Provider: . The parties agree as follows.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client seeks professional services to prepare, compile and file Immigration Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) and associated supporting documentation on Client's behalf; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it has the experience, personnel and competency necessary to provide immigration application preparation services and agrees to provide such services subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the engagement and payment for such services.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider will perform the following services (the Services) for Client in connection with the preparation and filing of Form I-539: assemble supporting documentation, prepare form responses, review Client-supplied evidence, prepare filing cover letters, advise on eligibility, and deliver the completed filing packet for Client's signature and submission.

2. PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Service Provider a flat fee of for the Services. The payment schedule is as follows: initial retainer of due upon execution of this Agreement; balance due upon delivery of final filing package or prior to filing, whichever occurs first.

Late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of on unpaid balances, and Client shall be responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney's fees incurred by Service Provider to collect overdue amounts.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date: and shall continue until completion of the Services or until terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to termination. Service Provider may terminate immediately for Client's material breach, including but not limited to failure to pay fees when due or failure to provide requested documentation.

Upon termination, Client shall remain responsible for all fees and expenses incurred through the termination date, and Service Provider shall deliver to Client all completed work and Client-supplied original documents not otherwise required to be retained by law.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Service Provider shall treat as confidential all non-public information and documents provided by Client in connection with the Services and shall not disclose such information except as necessary to perform the Services, as required by law, or with Client's prior written consent. Confidential information excludes information that (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of this Agreement, (b) was rightfully in the possession of Service Provider prior to disclosure by Client, or (c) is independently developed by Service Provider without use of or reference to Client's confidential information.

Upon termination or upon Client's written request, Service Provider shall promptly return or, at Client's direction, destroy all confidential materials provided by Client, except to the extent Service Provider is required to retain copies under applicable recordkeeping obligations.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Client represents and warrants that all information and documentation provided to Service Provider is true, accurate and complete to the best of Client's knowledge. Client acknowledges that Service Provider is not an immigration authority and cannot guarantee any particular outcome of the application. Service Provider will exercise professional care in preparing the application but is not responsible for agency adjudicatory decisions or delays beyond Service Provider's control.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Service Provider's total liability arising from or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited to the total fees actually paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement. In no event shall Service Provider be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to choice-of-law principles.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

9. ADDITIONAL TERMS

Client authorizes Service Provider to communicate with governmental agencies and to sign ministerial documents on behalf of Client solely for the purpose of filing the I-539 application and related filings. Client shall promptly notify Service Provider of any change in circumstances affecting eligibility or any communications received from immigration authorities.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Client acknowledges that timely provision of accurate documentation and full cooperation are conditions precedent to Service Provider's performance. Client further acknowledges that filing fees and government-imposed costs (if any) are the responsibility of Client unless otherwise stated.

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