Legal Immigrant Services Form

LEGAL IMMIGRANT SERVICES FORM

This Legal Immigrant Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on by and between Service Provider Name: a legal services provider organized to assist with immigration-related matters, and Client Name: the individual seeking legal immigration services. Service Provider and Client are each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client seeks legal assistance and representation in immigration-related matters including but not limited to preparation and filing of immigration benefit applications, representation before immigration authorities, and related counsel; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider represents that it is duly qualified and experienced to provide immigration legal services, and will provide services in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and professional responsibility standards; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to set forth the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will provide legal immigrant services to Client.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Services" means the specific legal tasks and representation agreed to in Section 2, including preparation of documents, counsel, representation at administrative proceedings, and communications with governmental entities as authorized by Client.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Service Provider shall perform the Services selected by Client below. Service Provider will act with reasonable diligence and use professional judgment in performing the Services, but does not guarantee any particular outcome or decision by immigration authorities.

3. CLIENT INFORMATION

4. FEES, RETAINER AND BILLING

4.1 Client shall pay the Fee for Services as follows. All payments are nonrefundable to the extent services have been performed. Service Provider may require an initial retainer prior to commencing work.

Flat fee for specified services

Hourly billing: Rate $

5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Client shall provide complete, accurate and timely information and documents necessary for Service Provider to perform the Services. Client acknowledges that failure to provide truthful or timely information may materially impair Service Provider's ability to represent Client.

5.2 Client authorizes Service Provider to obtain records, translations, and other information on Client's behalf from third parties as necessary to perform the Services and agrees to reimburse reasonable costs incurred in doing so.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY

6.1 Service Provider shall maintain confidentiality of Client information to the extent required by applicable law and professional ethics. Client consents to disclosure of information to necessary third parties, including expert witnesses, translators, or governmental entities, as required for representation.

Client authorizes Service Provider to share information and documents with third parties as necessary to perform Services.

7. REPRESENTATION AUTHORIZATION

7.1 Client hereby authorizes Service Provider to act as Client's representative for the specific matters described in this Agreement. Authorization includes signing and filing documents on Client's behalf, appearing at interviews or proceedings, and communicating with government agencies where authorized.

8. TERM AND TERMINATION

8.1 This Agreement commences on the date first written above and continues until the completion of the Services or earlier termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice. Termination does not relieve Client of obligations to pay for Services performed and costs incurred prior to termination.

9. NOTICE

9.1 All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided below or to updated contact information provided in writing by either Party.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

10.1 Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Party waiving compliance. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which constitute one instrument.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Service Provider's principal office is located, except to the extent that federal immigration law preempts state law.

11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

11.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

12.1 Client represents and certifies that all information provided to Service Provider is true and correct to the best of Client's knowledge. Client understands that willful misrepresentation may result in adverse immigration consequences and may require withdrawal of representation.

Client acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement and understands the scope, fees and limitations described herein.

13. RECORDS RETENTION

13.1 Upon conclusion of the representation, Service Provider will retain Client files for a reasonable period and then may destroy them in accordance with its records retention policy unless Client requests return of the files in writing and pays any applicable fees.

Client requests return of original documents upon conclusion of representation.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

14.1 The Parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising from this Agreement through negotiation. If unresolved, the Parties may agree to mediation. Nothing in this Section prevents either Party from seeking equitable relief or pursuing statutory remedies where permissible.

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