In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, Matten Law LLP (hereinafter “Firm”), agrees to represent you, the company intending to employ a foreign worker (“Client”) subject to the following terms (the “Agreement”).

1. Scope of Representation

Firm will gather information required to prepare an H-1B registration entry for the 2025 fiscal year (“FY25 Lottery Entry”) on behalf of one foreign worker. If Client wishes to have Firm submit more than one FY25 Lottery Entry, do not use the self-service link. Instead, Client must email Firm at [email protected]

For purposes of the FY25 Lottery Entry, Firm may only represent a US-based company. Firm is not permitted to represent an individual foreign worker directly. If you are a current or prospective foreign worker, please have your company representative agree to this Agreement and complete the appointment request.

2. Firm Fees

Flat Fees: The Firm will provide the following flat fee services:

• H-1B Lottery Phase 1: Preparation and submission of an FY25 Lottery Entry on behalf of one (1) current or prospective foreign worker (“FY25 H-1B Worker”) with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) for a flat fee of $110 (including USCIS registration fee). Client may only submit an entry if they have a good faith intention to submit a full H-1B visa petition with USCIS if the FY25 Lottery Entry is selected.

• H-1B Lottery Phase 2: In the event that the Lottery entry is selected, Client has the option to engage Firm to prepare and submit an H-1B visa petition on behalf of the FY25 H-1B Worker with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) for a flat fee of $3,500 plus expenses. By signing this agreement, Client has no obligation to engage Firm for Phase 2.

• Flat fees above do not include responding to Requests for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), refiling the petition/application, submitting a motion to reopen or reconsider, appealing or litigating in federal court. Such fees will vary depending on the nature of the USCIS request or decision.

3. Payment Terms

a. Initial payment:

Client must make payment of $110 in order to schedule an appointment using the designated payment link. Making payment and scheduling the appointment will allow Client to speak with one of Firm’s attorneys to begin H-1B Lottery Phase 1. This fee is non-refundable.

b. Balance of payments:

At the initiation of each subsequent phase, Firm will issue an invoice for the flat fees and anticipated expenses. The balance of Firm’s flat fees must be paid within 30 days or prior to submission, whichever comes first.

c. Hourly Fees, Additional Services and Expenses

Any additional fees and expenses, may be agreed upon via email with the Client. Any hourly fees will be invoiced on a monthly basis on the 1st of each month for the preceding month’s billable time. Invoices are payable within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt. USCIS filing fees must be paid by the Client to the Firm prior to submission. Other expenses must be either paid directly by the client to the external provider, or will be invoiced by Firm and due immediately prior to incurring the expense.

d. Trust Account and Partial Refunds

Please note that when the Client engages the Firm on a flat fee basis for visa application preparation services, Client has the right to (i) require that the related fees and any expenses be deposited in an identified trust account until the fee is earned, and (ii) that the Client is entitled to a refund of any amount of the fee that has not been earned in the event the representation is terminated or the services for which the fee has been paid are not completed.

By making payment and scheduling the appointment for H-1B Lottery Phase 1, the Client is indicating Client’s agreement to the above. Unless the Client objects, Client payments will be deposited into the Firm’s operating account. If the Client has any concerns about this, the Client must contact the Firm prior to making payment.

e. Merchant Processing Fees for Credit/Debit card payments

With the exception of H-1B Lottery Phase 1, Client will send payment via wire transfer or ACH. With the exception of H-1B Lottery Phase, credit and debit card payments are accepted and subject to a 2.8% processing fee.

4. Costs

Client shall be responsible for all costs attendant to Client’s matter (“Costs”). Such Costs include but are not limited to applicable government fees (including but not limited to any filing, application or reciprocity fees, biometrics fees), service fees (overnight courier fees), merchant service fees and travel fees (flight, hotel and transport costs). Firm will not incur any Costs without first discussing the need with Client and obtaining Client’s instruction to undertake any activity which will incur such Costs. Costs shall be billed on regular Firm invoices and paid in accordance with the terms of Section 3 above.

5. Confidentiality; Notices and Correspondence; Communications with Local Counsel

Communication between Firm and Client will be retained in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to any third party.

Firm will be diligent in protecting all Client communication and information. Client understands that email communication is however never completely secure and that there is a possibility that third parties may obtain access to this communication through malware or some other means. Client agrees that email communications between Firm and Client shall suffice for any written notice requirement under this Agreement.

6. Client’s Right to be Provided with Copies of Documents and Kept Apprised of the Status of their Matter

Firm shall keep Client informed of the status of Client’s matter/s and agrees to explain the laws pertinent to the Client’s situation, the available course of action and the attendant risks. Firm shall notify Client promptly of any developments in Client’s matter, including, as applicable, court appearances and filing deadlines and will be available for meetings and telephone conversations with the Client at mutually convenient times.

7. Termination by Client

Client have the absolute right to terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason upon written notice to Firm.

Should Client exercise this right, Client shall remain responsible for any billable hours and Costs that are outstanding before Client provided written notice to Firm of Client’s termination.

8. Withdrawal of Firm

Firm may withdraw with Client’s consent or for good cause or if permitted under the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California and applicable law. Among the circumstances under which attorneys may withdraw are: (a) with the consent of Client (b) Client’s failure to provide timely and truthful information, rendering it unreasonably difficult for Firm to carry out its engagement effectively (c) Client’s failure to pay fees or Costs as required by this Agreement and (d) in the opinion of Firm, an actual conflict of interest exists between Client and another current Client of Firm. If Firm is representing Client in litigation at the time Firm seeks to withdraw, Firm will make an application to the court in which Client’s action is pending to be relieved as Client’s attorney. In such event, Client will be provided with notice of the application and an opportunity to be heard. Notwithstanding the discharge or withdrawal, Client will remain obligated to pay Firm at the agreed rates for all services provided to the Client and to reimburse Firm for all Costs advanced.

9. Certifications

Firm is required to certify all forms, letters and supporting docmentation submitted by Client, and specifically to certify that Firm has no knowledge of any inaccuracy, or false statement, in any document that Client may submit to a court, administrative tribunal or government agency, where applicable, and further that no submission, motion, or proceeding is frivolous in nature. Accordingly, Client agrees to fully and truthfully advise Firm of all the facts related to Client’s matter and to fully indemnify Firm from any liability arising out of Client’s knowing or reckless concealment of or misrepresentation of the truth.

10. Guarantee Disclaimer – No Guarantees Provided for Outcome

It is specifically acknowledged by Client that Firm has made no representations or promises to Client, express or implied, concerning the outcome of any petition, application, negotiation, litigation or arbitration and that any statements concerning the matter are merely the expression of an attorney’s opinion only. Client further acknowledges that Firm has not guaranteed and cannot guarantee the success of any action taken by Firm on Client’s behalf during any such petition, application, negotiation, arbitration or litigation or filing with respect to any matter therein.

11. Professional Liability Insurance Disclosure

Pursuant to California Rule of Professional Conduct 3-410, Firm hereby notifies Client that Firm carries professional liability insurance and covers the Responsible Attorney in the matter.

12. No Tax Advice

Client acknowledges and understands that any documents provided by Firm may have specific tax ramifications the effect of which should be determined by a licensed accounting professional. Firm is not engaged to provide specific tax advice and Client represents that they will submit all tax questions to a licensed accounting professional in all applicable jurisdictions.

13. Client’s File

Firm is 100% paperless and will not retain original paper documents or other physical materials or samples. Client can have access to their electronic file at any time within 5 years of submitting the petition/application/case. Firm will provide access to the electronic file within 5 business days of receiving Client’s request. (Client’s papers and property as defined in Rule 3-700(D)(1) of the California Rules of Professional Conduct; along with all electronic documents “Client’s File”). At the conclusion of Firm’s services, Client may request the return of any original documents or materials, which Firm shall promptly return to Client at Client’s sole expense. If Client does not request the return of Client’s original documents or materials, Firm may nevertheless return Client’s documents or materials to Client at its own initiative (and expense). Firm is allowed to retain a copy of Client’s File after conclusion of the Firm’s services.

14. Severability

Should any of the provisions of this Agreement be rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is agreed that such court has full discretion to interpret or to modify all such provisions to be enforceable. If such interpretation or modification is not possible, the parties agree that such provision shall immediately become null and void and its severance from this Agreement shall not in any way or manner affect the enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement which shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Modification

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties to be bound hereby (including by email).

16. Section Headings

Section headings in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and shall not be part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

17. Waiver

No delay or omission on the part of any party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other right. If a party, by its actions or omissions, waives or is adjudged to have waived any breach of this Agreement, any such waiver shall not operate as a waiver of any other subsequent breach of this Agreement.

18. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between Firm and Client, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, promises, or inducements, no matter its or their form, concerning this subject matter. No promises or agreements made subsequent to the execution of this Agreement by these parties shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by these parties.

19. Counterparts and Execution

This Agreement may be executed and delivered in counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be the original and such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Making payment and scheduling the initial meeting for H-1B Lottery Phase 1 shall be deemed to be as valid and enforceable as original ink signatures by Client and Firm.

This Agreement will become effective on the date that Client makes payment and schedules the initial meeting for H-1B Lottery Phase 1. By making payment and scheduling the initial meeting for H-1B Lottery Phase 1, Client agrees to the following:

a. Client acknowledges that they have read this Agreement in its entirety, have had full opportunity to consider its terms;

b. Client understands and acknowledges that there are no additional or different terms or agreements other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement;

c. Client and Firm represent and warrant that the persons signing this Agreement on behalf of Client and Firm have the full authority to bind Client and Firm to the terms of this Agreement.