Sample retainer agreement — for review

Parties

This agreement is between [Attorney Name] PLLC, a law firm admitted in [State] (bar no. [####]) (“Firm”), and the undersigned client (“Client”). Waiver Counsel Inc. is not a party to this agreement and does not provide legal services under it.

Scope

The Firm 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 the Firm's flat service fee for the engagement, as listed at waivercounsel.ca/pricing. The fee is payable in full at engagement.

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 Firm's service fee.

Written merit opinion and re-filing commitment

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

Confidentiality

Communications between Client and the Firm are protected under attorney-client privilege. Waiver Counsel Inc. acts as the Firm's intake and administrative partner under a written services agreement and does not access legal-file data except on explicit Client instruction.

Termination

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

Governing law

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

Signature

Client: _______________________   Date: __________
[Attorney Name] PLLC: _______________________   Date: __________