Legal Consular Letter

LEGAL CONSULAR LETTER

This Legal Consular Letter (the "Letter") is made as of Date: by and between Client Name: of Client Address: and Attorney Name: of Law Firm: . This Letter is addressed to Consulate Name: at Consulate Address: for the purpose described herein.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client requires consular verification, certification, legalization or other consular action in respect of certain documents and facts pertaining to Client and certain events described below; and

WHEREAS, Attorney is retained by Client to prepare, present and, to the extent authorized below, to request consular action and to provide certifications of facts and legal conclusions to the Consulate; and

WHEREAS, the Consulate requires a formal letter from Client and the Attorney setting forth factual statements, a statement of authority and identification of documents to be reviewed, certified, or legalized;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises below and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this Letter is to: (a) state facts and attestations concerning Client; (b) identify documents submitted for consular review; and (c) authorize Attorney to present such statements and documents to the Consulate and to make such requests for consular action as specified herein.

2. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND FACTS

2.1 Client Date of Birth: . Client Passport Number: .

2.2 Statement of Facts: The facts to be certified and presented to the Consulate are described as follows:

3. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE AND DISCLOSE

3.1 Client hereby authorizes Attorney to deliver the documents and statements identified in this Letter to the Consulate and to permit the Consulate to examine originals or certified copies of those documents in order to effect certification, legalization, issuance of consular reports, or other consular actions requested herein. This authorization includes disclosure of information reasonably necessary for consular processing.

3.2 Scope of Authorization: The scope of this authorization is limited to the facts and documents expressly described in this Letter and to communications with the Consulate necessary to obtain the requested consular action.

4. REQUEST TO CONSULATE

4.1 Attorney, on behalf of Client, respectfully requests that the Consulate review and, where applicable, certify, attest, legalize, or otherwise act upon the documents identified below and the facts set forth herein. The requested consular action is described as follows:

5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The following documents are submitted in support of this Letter. Check all that apply:

Copy of passport

Birth certificate

Power of attorney

Affidavit

Other (describe):

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has full authority to enter into this Letter; (b) the statements of fact supplied to the Attorney and to the Consulate are true, accurate and complete to the best of such party's knowledge; and (c) any documents submitted are genuine copies of the original documents or the original documents themselves.

6.2 Client acknowledges that the Consulate may request additional verification and that neither Attorney nor the Consulate guarantees a particular outcome from consular processing.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1 Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Attorney shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or related to the consular actions requested hereunder, including delays, denials, or adverse determinations by any consular authority.

8. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder must be in writing and addressed as follows (or to such other addresses as a party may designate by written notice):

9. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

9.1 This Letter may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving.

9.2 This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile or electronic signatures shall be accepted as original signatures for all purposes.

10. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

10.1 Governing Law: This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Entire Agreement: This Letter constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, statements, and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to that subject matter.

10.3 Severability: If any provision of this Letter is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired as a result.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 Confidentiality: Unless otherwise required by law or the Consulate's procedures, the Attorney shall treat Client information as confidential and shall not disclose it except as necessary to accomplish the consular actions requested in this Letter.

11.2 Certifications: Each party certifies that the signatures below are authorized and that the information provided in this Letter is true and correct to the best of the signing party's knowledge and belief.

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