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Naturalization Application (N-400)

Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami

A Professional Law Corporation

22106 Clarendon Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: (818) 808-0006
Fax: (818) 804-4977
www.visa2america.com

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

1. PARTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE

This attorney-client representation and fee agreement (the "Agreement"), executed in duplicate with each party receiving an executed original, is entered into on March 9, 2026 by and between ("Client") and Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, A Professional Law Corporation ("Attorney") and takes effect on the date executed by the final party. This agreement is required by California's Business and Professions Code sections 6148 and is intended to fulfill the requirements of those sections.

2. THE SCOPE OF LEGAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED.

The legal services to be provided by Attorney to Client are as follows, and Client understands that this is the entire scope of this representation:

To prepare and file a Naturalization application (N-400) only

3. LEGAL SERVICES SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.

Legal services that are not to be provided by Attorney under this agreement (unless specifically stated in the above scope of legal representation) include, but are not limited to representation with respect to the items checked below:

X Appeals of any denials, or representation before an Immigration Court, the BIA or Federal Courts

X Client preparation for, and appearance at any interview

X Litigation of any kind beyond that specified in Paragraph 2.

X Responding to RFE (Request for Evidence). There will be an additional min fee of $750 for responding to any RFE after your case has been filed with immigration or after we have attended one interview with you. If USCIS, NVC, the interviewing officer or any other agency requests for any additional evidence to be submitted in regards to your immigration case, there will be an additional min fee of $750 for our office to respond.

X Waivers

X Motions

X Briefs

If Client wishes that Attorney provide any legal services not mentioned under this retainer agreement, a separate written agreement between Attorney and Client will be required. Further, a new fee agreement shall be prepared based on any unforeseen circumstances which were not contemplated within the initial agreement.

4. CLIENT'S AUTHORIZATION.

The Client hereby empowers said Attorney to perform the said services for and on behalf of Client, and in his or her name, to negotiate and do all other things which said Attorney may deem necessary, appropriate or advisable. The client hereby authorizes the Attorney, at said Attorney's sole discretion, to have another Attorney, either associated with them or otherwise, appear on behalf of the client in court, prepare and submit any motions and other submissions with Court and Department of Homeland Security.

Both the Attorney and the Client will use their best efforts in furthering the purposes of this Agreement and in obtaining the available evidence and attendance of witnesses.

5. ATTORNEY'S FEE.

The client hereby agrees to pay said Attorney the following Attorney's fee, filing fee(s), and costs.

Attorney's Fee: $2,500

Filing Fees and Costs: $725

Further, this quote is based on the information that was provided as of the date that this agreement was entered into (Section 1). In the event that there is a material change in circumstances, such as a change in law or eligibility for relief, then the Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami reserves the right to reconsider the above quoted fee.

6. MINIMUM RETAINER FEE AGREEMENT & PAYMENT PLAN.

The Client understands that the attorney fee stated below is a non-refundable minimum retainer fee agreement and that the retainer charged and the payment paid today for attorney fees is a minimum fee required to secure employment of Attorney in the matter stated above. This retainer will be Attorney’s minimum fee paid in exchange for Attorney’s agreement to represent Client. This retainer amount will be earned in full and no portion of it will be refunded once Attorney has rendered substantial services to Client under this Agreement.

The monthly payments are due the 1^st of each month. Client further agrees that, except as provided above, any remaining balance of the Attorney's fee, and any outstanding costs, will be paid to Attorney during the final meeting with Attorney immediately preceding Client's final hearing or interview (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) pertaining to Client's case or prior to filing of any motions or waivers.

7. FEE REQUIRED BEFORE START OF REPRESENTATION.

Client understands that the Initial Payment noted above is due upon execution of this Agreement, and that no work will be done on Client's matter until such payment is made.

*I authorize for my credit card to be used for the amount of payment due if my payment is not received by the 1^stof the month.

8. COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES.

In addition to the basic fee stated in Paragraph 5 above, Client agrees to pay all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by Attorney on behalf of Client in connection with the services described in Paragraph 2. Client understands that a four percent (4%) processing fee will be added to all credit card payments for filing fees. Attorney will not be obligated to pay or advance any fees, costs, or expenses, and may at Attorney's sole option (1) require Client to advance payment for any such costs; or (2) arrange to have those costs directly billed to Client. Notwithstanding this Paragraph 8, Attorney may, at Attorney's sole option, advance such costs as Attorney deems appropriate and obtain reimbursement from Client. In addition to the initial costs, the client agrees to pay Attorney upon demand all future costs incurred, such as, but not limited to filing fees, translation fees, collect call fees, parking fees, travel and lodging expenses, postage and copying fees (.20/per page), scanning, etc. The fact that Attorney elects to advance any particular item of cost of behalf of Client does not create an obligation for Attorney to advance the same or similar items of cost at any future time.

In addition to the basic fee stated in Paragraph 5 above, Attorney will charge for excessive calls and excessive in person meetings. There will be a fee of $25 for every incoming and out-going “communication” that is excessive and the Attorney will charge $550 for any excessive in person meeting that is not necessary in furthering Client’s case.

At client’s request, bilingual paralegals/legal assistants are available for services, including but not limited to, certified translations of written declarations and certified transcriptions of oral declaration, at an hourly rate stated above.

9. FEE ADJUSTMENT.

The Attorney's Fee is based in part upon Attorney's experience as well as on the amount of time required to accomplish Client's goals. In the event that Attorney discovers facts or circumstances relating to Client's case which materially change the expected time and/or cost of representing Client properly, and which were not disclosed fully to Attorney prior to signing of this Agreement, Attorney will notify Client of the changed or newly discovered facts and circumstances. The foregoing also applies if Client's goals or desired method of achieving said goals is changed by Client.

You may then continue to retain our services for an increased fee which will take into account the additional work required to properly represent you, or you may terminate this Agreement, pursuant to Paragraph 11 below.

10. EARNED UPON RECEIPT.

It is understood that the Attorney's fee is earned in full upon receipt, is nonrefundable and may, at Attorney's option, be deposited in Attorney's general account upon receipt. It is understood and agreed that the fee for legal services mentioned above is a flat fee. It is not based on an hourly rate, and the Attorney will not be required to provide the client with any accounting or billing based on an hourly rate or showing hours worked.

11. CONCLUSION OF SERVICES; TERMINATION; DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL.

When Attorney's services conclude, all unpaid charges, if any, shall become payable. After Attorney's services conclude, Attorney will, upon Client's request, deliver Client's file to Client, together with any Client funds or property in Attorney's possession. This Agreement will automatically terminate upon the completion of the limited task identified in Paragraph 2. Should Client terminate or otherwise limit the task, directly or by committing fraud or misrepresenting himself, Attorney shall still be entitled to the full Attorney's fee as identified in Paragraph 5.

Should Client decide to terminate this Agreement, Client would be advised to seek new representation, and Client's file will be returned to Client or sent to any other attorney of your choice. You agree that a nonrefundable $550 case initiation/review fee will be retained by the Attorney. Any payments made up to the time Client terminates this Agreement in writing will be retained by Attorney, in Attorney's general account, and are to be considered the personal property of Attorney.

Client will remain responsible to pay for any costs and attorney/paralegal/legal assistant’s time expended on Client's case up to the time of termination of this Agreement, which may exceed the $550 case initiation fee and any amounts already paid to Attorney prior to the termination. Client agrees that the fee will be calculated at the rate of $550/hour for attorney time, $200 for Paralegal time, $175 for Senior Legal Assistant’s time, and $125 for Legal Assistant’s time including communications, research, court appearances, travel, negotiations and any other services the Attorney deems necessary to achieve Client's stated goals. Client further agrees that any such outstanding amount may be charged to Client's credit card on file with Attorney, and Client hereby authorizes the charge in the full amount payable at the time of termination of this Agreement.

Attorney may withdraw at any time with Client's consent or for good cause. Good cause includes Client's breach of the Agreement, refusal to cooperate with Attorney or any other fact or circumstance that renders Attorney's continuing representation unethical or unlawful.

At the Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, APLC., files will be maintained for a maximum period of 7 years from the conclusion of the representation. If we have advised the client of our file retention period at the inception of the representation, notification to the client is not needed at the time of destruction. The file may include copies of records you want or need, such as documents we created for you. Please let us know within thirty (30) days from the conclusion of the representation whether you would like to obtain the originals and copies of the file; otherwise we will either destroy the file in its entirety or move the file to storage. Upon signing this retainer, you are agreeing with our file destruction and holding policy.

12. RECOURSE FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT.

Client agrees that, in the event any payment is not received in a timely manner, Attorney may pursue recovery as follows:

(a) Should default be made in the payments provided herein when due, at the option of the Attorney, (i) the entire unpaid balance shall be rendered at once due and payable; (ii) Attorney, at Attorney's sole discretion, may charge a recurring monthly late fee of $30; (iii) Attorney may also assess a late fee based on a percentage of the delinquent amounts due, as provided for in subparagraph (c) below; and (iii) Attorney may charge Client's credit card for the entire amount then due, plus any accrued interest.

(b) Should it be necessary to institute legal proceedings for the enforcement of this agreement, the client agrees to pay Court costs and reasonable Attorney's fees therefore and any expenses incurred in collecting the balance due hereunder.

(c) Additionally, any amount not paid by Client to Attorney on the dates specified in this agreement shall bear interest at the rate of 2% (Two percent) per month from the date such payment was due to the date of actual payment. Also, the Client must pay the Attorney’s office $30 for any returned check.

13. OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF CLIENT.

Client will be truthful and cooperative with Attorney and keep Attorney reasonably informed of developments and of Client's address, telephone number, and whereabouts. Specifically, Client agrees to:

(a) Cooperation. Client agrees to cooperate with Attorney to the extent necessary for Attorney to discharge Attorney's duties under this Agreement. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, attendance at all proceedings, meetings, conferences, and other events at which Client's presence is required; and providing Attorney with any necessary documents and other information promptly on request.

(b) Truthfulness. As Attorney will rely on the representations of Client for all information supplied for any Application or other filing, and will not necessarily verify any facts represented, Client agrees that all communications with Attorney, of any kind, including emails, telephone calls, in-person meetings and supplied documentation shall be truthful and factual, and contain no misleading or fraudulent statements. Any false or misleading statements or misrepresentations on the part of Client, whether orally or in writing, contained in official documents, or any other misrepresentations made to Attorney, once discovered, and at Attorney's reasonable discretion, shall result in (i) all fees paid to be deemed already earned by Attorney, and (ii) Attorney, at Attorney's sole discretion, may immediately and without prior written notice terminate the Client's representation (see Paragraph 11). This truthfulness requirement shall also apply to any prior applications or filings made on Client's behalf which are discovered to contain fraudulent or misleading statements or representations.

(c) If Client is arrested for a new criminal matter or probation violation while application or removal case is pending, the Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami reserves the right to withdraw from representation because Client is deemed to have failed to cooperate in the presentation of his or her case. Any unused funds will be returned to Client upon withdrawal of representation based on a calculation of fees expended using the hourly rates above.

Client hereby represents that Client is in agreement with all of these obligations, as well as the obligation to timely make payments as specified herein.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This document sets forth and constitutes the entire Agreement between Client and Attorney and supersedes any previous discussions, negotiations, or oral or written agreements on the same subject. This Agreement contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by or on behalf of any party except those covenants and agreements embodied in this Agreement. No agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement is valid or binding.

15. GOVERNING LAW/SEVERABILITY.

The laws of the State of California shall govern construction and interpretation of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of the provision and the entire Agreement is severable and remains in effect.

16. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT.

Any revisions or modifications of this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both Client and Attorney.

17. CLIENT'S RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE OF ITS TERMS.

Client acknowledges that Client has read and fully understood all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement before signing it; that the undersigned is authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Client; and that Client has received an executed copy of it.

18. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE.

It is understood and acknowledged that the Attorney can make no promises, guarantees or representations as to the ultimate outcome of this matter, or as to the time frame in which this matter will be completed, and has not done so either in written form or orally, direct or implied. No one can make such a guarantee. Please be aware that by filing for any immigration related matter, you will be providing and revealing documentations and information to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and/or other related Governmental Agencies regarding your case and/or eligibility and USCIS, ICE, DHS, CBP, ERO or other related Governmental Agencies can use these documents and information to initiate removal proceedings against you if your application is denied or if you do not meet the eligibility criteria.

19. SOCIAL MEDIA

Client agrees not to post information about his/her pending immigration case on social media, including Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, or any other public platform, while represented by the Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, without prior approval by the Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami. Client understands that the government may request and review Client’s social media accounts.

20. CONSENT TO USE OF E-MAIL AND CLOUD SERVICES

In order to provide Client with efficient and convenient legal services, Attorney will frequently communicate and transmit documents using e-mail. Because e-mail continues to evolve, there may be risks communicating in this manner, including risks related to confidentiality and security. By entering into this Agreement, Client is consenting to such e-mail transmissions with Client and Client’s representatives and agents.

In addition, Attorney uses a cloud computing service with servers located in a facility other than Attorney’s office. Most of Attorney’s electronic data, including emails and documents, are stored in this manner. By entering into this Agreement, Client understands and consents to having communications, documents, and information pertinent to the Client’s matter stored through such a cloud-based service.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above and terms of representation. I have also read and understood the limitation of the scope of legal representation to be provided by Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, APLC, as described herein, and I expressly agree to the said limitation.

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November 18, 2024 8:32 pm PDT

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