12.FAVORABLE OUTCOME NOT GUARANTEED
Client acknowledges that we have made NO GUARANTEES regarding the successful conclusion of this matter. Although we will do everything we can to win your case, we cannot control the U.S. government.Any statements made regarding the likely outcome or the range of possible outcomes are only our opinions - not guarantees of results. We will, however, put our best effort towards winning your case. On appeals, please note there is no law that states a person may remain in the United States pending the outcome of a visa appeal. If Beneficiary choose to remain, he or she may be subject to the three or ten-year bars or permanent bars for working without authorization; and Beneficiary realize this is a risk Beneficiary bears and for which we are not responsible.
13.FEE DISPUTES & ENTIRE AGREEMENT
In the unlikely event a dispute or controversy arises from this engagement, we would like for us to be able to resolve the matter peacefully, sparing us any undue delay or expense, including the cost of paying litigation attorneys. Accordingly, by signing this letter, you agree as follows: As soon as a grievance, dispute, or controversy arises, the complaining party will send the other a letter outlining the complaint. Both signatories must then meet in person or by telephone within 14 days. If no resolution is reached at that meeting, both signatories agree to submit the matter within 21 days to informal mediation with a mediator selected by all parties. If this mediation does not resolve the matter, both signatories agree to submit the matter to binding arbitration, to be conducted in Grand Forks, North Dakota, by and under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreement, statement or promise made on or before the effective date of this Agreement will be binding on the parties, unless made in writing and signed (not initialed) by both parties. If any provision of this contract is held in whole or in part to be unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of that provision and of the entire contract will be binding. This contract will be interpreted in accordance with North Dakota law and the forum and venue for any dispute shall be Grand Forks, North Dakota.