Sample engagement agreement — for review

Parties

This agreement is between Frederick Chernoff, attorney at law (Cal Bar #342412), operating as Chernoff Legal Services, a California sole proprietorship (“Attorney”), and the undersigned client (“Client”).

Scope

Attorney will prepare and file Form I-192 (Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant) [and, where indicated, Form I-212 (Permission to Reapply for Admission)] on behalf of Client via CBP's e-SAFE attorney portal. The scope includes: personal-statement drafting, a Matter-of-Hranka discretionary brief, biometrics coordination, and response to any ARO requests for evidence.

Flat service fee

Client agrees to pay Attorney's flat service fee for the engagement, as listed at chernofflegalservices.com/pricing. The fee is payable in full at engagement. Accepted payment methods are listed on the pricing page.

Government filing fees and third-party costs

The CBP filing fee and any fingerprinting or court-record disbursements are paid by Client directly to the relevant government or third-party provider. These costs are not part of the service fee.

Written merit opinion and re-filing commitment

Per chernofflegalservices.com/guarantee, Attorney issues a written merit opinion identifying any weaknesses in Client's file before any filing. The decision to file rests with Client (Attorney will not file an application that would be unlawful). Attorney re-files at no additional service fee where a denial is attributable to a documentable error on Attorney's end. CBP filing fees and fingerprinting are paid directly to the relevant government or third-party provider and are not refunded by Attorney. Attorney does not guarantee any specific adjudication outcome.

Confidentiality

Communications between Client and Attorney are protected under attorney-client privilege.

Termination

Either party may terminate this engagement at any time in writing. Upon termination, Attorney returns any unearned portion of the service fee and delivers the file to Client or to successor counsel.

Governing law

This engagement is governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. Disputes are resolved by arbitration administered by [ADR provider] in [City], California.

Signature

Client: _______________________   Date: __________
Frederick Chernoff, Esq. (Chernoff Legal Services): _______________________   Date: __________