Legal RFE Follow Up Form

LEGAL RFE FOLLOW UP FORM

This Legal RFE Follow Up Form is entered into between Client Name: and Attorney/Firm Name: concerning Case Number: Receipt Number: for Petition/Benefit Type: . RFE Issued On: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has been issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) by the adjudicating authority seeking additional documentation and information related to the petition identified above; and

WHEREAS, Attorney has been retained to prepare, assemble, and submit an RFE response on Client's behalf and to advise Client with respect to the evidence necessary to satisfy the RFE; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to document the evidence provided by Client, record deadlines, and set forth the responsibilities of each party in connection with the RFE response.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Form, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned: "RFE" means the Request for Evidence identified above; "Response Deadline" means the final date by which a response must be received by the adjudicating authority; "Confidential Information" means information provided by Client to Attorney in connection with preparation of the RFE response.

2. CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS AND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

Client represents that all documents and statements provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of Client's knowledge. Client shall deliver to Attorney all documents requested below no later than: . Time is of the essence; failure to provide required evidence by that date may preclude a timely response.

3. ATTORNEY AUTHORITY AND ACTIONS

Attorney is authorized to prepare, sign, and submit the RFE response, to communicate with the adjudicating authority on Client's behalf, and to file supporting declarations and exhibits as appropriate. Attorney shall exercise professional judgment in assembling the response but shall not knowingly misrepresent facts or submit false evidence. Attorney will inform Client of any material developments and shall provide Client with a copy of all documents submitted.

4. EVIDENCE INVENTORY

Client acknowledges delivery (check all items provided at time of form execution). Checkboxes mark items provided and a short description or file name may be added in the adjacent field.

5. DEADLINE AND FILING

The parties acknowledge the Response Deadline as: . Attorney will prepare the response for timely submission provided Client delivers all required materials sufficiently in advance to permit review and assembly. If Client fails to deliver materials in time, Attorney may notify the adjudicator of inability to respond or may file a response based on materials available, subject to additional fees.

6. FEES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES

Client agrees to pay Attorney for services related to the RFE response as follows: Base RFE response fee: $ . Additional hourly services (if required) shall be billed at $ per hour. Client shall reimburse Attorney for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in assembling the response, including but not limited to copying, courier, translation, and filing fees. Payment terms: .

7. CONFIDENTIALITY; PRIVACY

Attorney shall maintain the confidentiality of Client's information consistent with Attorney's professional obligations. Attorney may disclose Confidential Information only as necessary to prepare the RFE response or as required by law. Client authorizes Attorney to share relevant documents with translators, experts, and service providers when necessary to assemble evidence, and Client shall direct such third parties to treat the materials as confidential.

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Form shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Form may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise of any right shall preclude further exercise. This Form may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state specified for governing law: , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Form, together with any engagement letter and confirmed fee agreement between the parties addressing the underlying representation, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Form is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remainder of the Form shall remain in full force and effect.

13. CERTIFICATIONS

Client certifies under penalty of perjury that the information and documents provided to Attorney for purposes of the RFE response are true and correct to the best of Client's knowledge and belief. Client acknowledges that submission of false statements or fraudulent documents may result in adverse immigration consequences and potential civil or criminal liability.

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