Thank you for seeking our assistance. We are proud of our reputation and the efforts we take to represent all of our clients effectively and zealously. In order for you to understand your obligations when hiring us to represent you, and so that we both understand the terms and limits of this representation, it is our policy that by and in the act of making your payment, you confirm that you understand our representation. This agreement sets forth the general terms of our representation. Please excuse the formality of this letter, but we believe that it helps to avoid future misunderstandings when we are all clear from the outset about the scope and terms of our engagement.

Scope of Representation. Law Firm will provide legal services in the highly specialized area of immigration law. The scope of representation that you have asked us to undertake is noted in the invoice or quote of your legal matter. Unless we mutually agree in writing, this representation also does not include representation on a denial, appeal, notice of intent to deny, or notice of findings of the case (in the unusual event of that happening), or in connection with any additional work not typical or customary of your case, including any additional information requested by government agencies involved in this matter.

Document Lien. Client agrees and gives Law Firm a lien on all documents, property, claims or causes of action and sums recovered through settlement or compromise and any judgment that may be recovered, to the extent of the sums provided here as Law Firm's fees and other fees, charges and expenses incurred.

Guarantee. Although Law Firm enjoys record professional results and case wins, the Client understands and agrees that Law Firm cannot make any guarantees regarding the outcome of any part of the case - it is legally unethical to do so and prohibited by attorney rules. The Law Firm may however give an opinion as to chances of success based on the Law Firm’s knowledge and experience.

Withdrawal. Law Firm has the right to withdraw from Client’s case if Client has misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts, failed to follow Law Firm’s advice, failed to make full payment on the case or for any other reason. Let this agreement be a notice that Client non-payment is grounds for Law Firm automatic withdrawal from representation. Client may discharge Law Firm at any time for any reason. Client will be required to pay for the time spent to turn over the file(s) and other information and for time and costs incurred for Law Firm withdrawal, including going to court to obtain permission to withdraw. In any of these events, Client shall execute such necessary documents as required to permit Law Firm to withdraw.

Law Firm Fee Payment. With regard to the work or result Client has asked Law Firm to produce, the services are based on the flat fee noted on the Client Invoice or Legal Quote. We believe that our billing procedures are simple and clear. Our billings, together with communications with you through telephone conversations, meetings, emails, letters, facsimiles, and copies of significant documents serve to inform you of the work being performed on your behalf. We also provide you with an opportunity to schedule legal team callbacks when you have questions that are included in your representation. This rarely happens, but should the need for communication exceed that which is normally necessary in this case - for example, when Law Firm instructions are not being followed properly by Client or the client is not taking the legal team's coaching -necessitating additional time and effort on the part of our staff, Client may be charged for telephone or electronic communications at the hourly rate of the individual handling such communication. By making payment on the the Law Quote or Legal Invoice, Client understands and agrees to pay Law Firm non-refundable Total Fee as referenced in that Invoice or Legal Quote. With payment of this sum, Client has purchased time, availability and effort which Law Firm warrants to be ready, willing, and able to expend on Client’s case and that Law Firm makes available for that client only at the exclusion of other clients. Because of the time and effort set aside for Client, which detrimentally limits Law Firm from taking additional clients, this sum is considered earned upon receipt, it is nonrefundable and will be credited to periodic billings. Client not making full payment when it is due jeopardizes the Law Firm-Client relationship and could induce Law Firm to withdraw from representation. If Law Firm decides to withdraw from representation, then whatever amount has not been applied to time spent, will be returned to Client.

Completion or Termination of Representation. Please be advised and let this communication be notice that the Firm's representation ends upon receipt of the agency or court decision for the above-referenced Matter that is sought and that no disengagement notice or case closure notice will be sent regarding the Matter. Additionally, lack of payment on the case beyond the customary 30 days when the payment is due, gives Law Firm the right to terminate its representation in your case - which may impact the outcome of your legal matter.

Delegation. To provide the legal benefit requested, Client specifically authorizes and agrees that any attorney, secretary, paralegal, investigator or other person in the firm or an associated counsel in another firm may, at the professional discretion of the Law Firm perform necessary services under the direction of the Law Firm in charge.

Law Practice. Client acknowledges that the Law Firm can practice federal immigration law in front of USCIS, ICE, DHS, CBP, and US federal courts in all 50 States and anywhere in the world at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad.

Storage and Use of Electronic Data. Client is aware of and consents to the retention, maintenance, and storage of Client’s information and records relating to this matter in the following forms and locations: Paper (in office and/or storage locations); electronic (e.g., computer, handheld devices for email, fax, and via the Internet using cloud storage); or other like mediums. Law Firm will endeavor to take all steps necessary to preserve and maintain the confidentiality of all Client information and records, however, although extremely unlikely, Client recognizes and agrees that such information and records, though rare, could unfortunately be subject to unauthorized access outside the control of and wrongdoing of Law Firm, and agrees to hold Law Firm harmless from any security breaches of confidentiality of Client information and records held by Law Firm or a third party technology provider.

Record Retention. Client agrees that we may, at our discretion and as it may be required by law, maintain all or part of the Client file (including all documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other papers) in electronic format, except for physical evidence and other materials that cannot be saved electronically. Due to privacy concerns and to shield from possible breaches, you also agree that, once our services in this matter are complete and following the termination of our professional relationship, we shall not be required to maintain your client file for more than a year.

Contract by Performance. Signing a contract is not the only way a contractual agreement can be executed. The act of making a payment is another - a binding process customarily called Contract by Performance. By making payment on the legal matter, Client acknowledges having read, understood, accepted and executed the terms of this legally binding Agreement.