Visa Change Document

VISA CHANGE DOCUMENT

This Visa Change Agreement (this "Agreement") is made on Date: between Employer Name: with principal address: and Employee Name: whose current address is: (each a "Party" and together the "Parties").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Employee currently holds immigration status: and seeks a change to status or sponsorship as set forth below;

WHEREAS, Employer has offered Employee the position of and is willing to take action to effect the requested immigration change subject to the terms of this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective obligations, fees, cooperation and repayment terms in connection with any petition, application, sponsorship or change of status.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Effective Date" means the date set forth above on which this Agreement is executed by both Parties. 1.2 "Petition" means any visa petition, application for change or extension of status, labor certification, or other filing submitted to a governmental authority in furtherance of the immigration change described in this Agreement. 1.3 "Sponsorship" means any act by Employer to assume immigration sponsorship responsibilities for Employee including but not limited to filing and prosecuting a Petition.

2. SCOPE OF CHANGE; TYPE OF REQUEST

Employer will pursue the following immigration action on behalf of Employee (select one or more): Change of Status Employer Sponsorship / New Petition Extension of Current Status

The requested target classification is: . Employer will use commercially reasonable efforts to prepare and file the Petition by: .

3. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Preparation and Filing. Employer shall prepare, submit and prosecute the Petition and related filings, including the collection of required supporting documentation and the payment of filing fees that Employer expressly agrees to bear under Section 4. Employer may engage outside counsel to perform such services and shall be responsible for counsel fees as set forth in Section 4.

3.2 Good Faith and Timeliness. Employer will act in good faith and use reasonable efforts to advance the Petition in a timely manner, including responding to requests for evidence and taking commercially reasonable steps to obtain necessary internal approvals.

4. EMPLOYEE OBLIGATIONS

4.1 Cooperation. Employee shall promptly provide accurate documents and information reasonably required for the Petition, including but not limited to passport copies, immigration history, educational credentials and executed declarations or attestations. Employee authorizes Employer to obtain and disclose information as reasonably required for the Petition.

4.2 Notification. Employee shall notify Employer in writing within five (5) business days of any change in employment status, contact information, address, or any event that could materially affect the Petition or Employee's eligibility.

5. COSTS, FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT

5.1 Employer-Paid Fees. Employer shall pay the following: filing fees and government charges directly associated with the Petition, and employer-paid portion of outside counsel fees not to exceed $ unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2 Employee-Paid Fees. Employee shall be responsible for payment of the following fees if applicable: personal passport renewals, medical examinations, translation costs, and fees specifically identified here: .

5.3 Reimbursement upon Separation. If Employee voluntarily resigns or is terminated for cause within months after issuance of an immigration benefit obtained under Employer sponsorship, Employee agrees to reimburse Employer for costs advanced as follows: .

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Employee represents and warrants that all information and documents provided to Employer and any counsel are complete, true and correct to the best of Employee's knowledge and that Employee is not subject to any legal bar to the requested change. Employee shall promptly correct any inaccuracies brought to Employee's attention.

6.2 Employer represents that it has the authority to make the promises herein and will act consistently with applicable labor and immigration obligations applicable to the sponsorship or Petition.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA HANDLING

The Parties acknowledge that immigration processing requires the exchange of personal and sensitive information. Such information shall be used solely for immigration purposes, stored securely, and disclosed only to counsel, governmental authorities or as otherwise required by law. Employer agrees to limit access to Employee's immigration records to personnel with a legitimate need to know.

8. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement with written notice if the other Party materially breaches these terms and fails to cure within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice. Termination does not relieve Employee of reimbursement obligations that accrue prior to termination as set forth in Section 5.3.

9. NOTICES

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Parties. No waiver of any term or condition shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party waiving the right. This Agreement 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.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of: without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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