CLAUSE FOUR. OBLIGATIONS OF IOK.

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To understand this clause, please note that whenever “IOK” is mentioned, it refers to the law firm with which you are entering into this Agreement, and whenever “THE CLIENT” is mentioned, it refers to you.In particular, IOK agrees to:Clause 4.1. Use all reasonable means, resources, skills, and professional diligence in the provision of legal services, without guaranteeing any specific outcome. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement creates an obligation of means and not an obligation to achieve a specific result.Clause 4.2. Commence the provision of the services once THE CLIENT has made the minimum required payment, executed this Agreement, identified the beneficiaries of the services, and such beneficiaries have executed their commitment to comply with this Agreement.Clause 4.3. Assign qualified personnel to provide the services.Clause 4.4. Provide assistance to THE CLIENT as follows:Through support personnel designated by IOK, who shall follow the instructions of the attorneys and manage the communications necessary for the provision of the services. The attorneys shall participate directly as required, subject to payment of any applicable additional legal fees.Respond to petitions, complaints, claims, or requests submitted by THE CLIENT, or by persons authorized by THE CLIENT, in accordance with IOK's internal procedures, which shall be made available to THE CLIENT.Maintain respectful and professional communications with THE CLIENT.Clause 4.5. Inform THE CLIENT, in a timely manner, of the cost of any additional services.Clause 4.6. Provide additional translation services in compliance with the standards required by the United States immigration authorities.Clause 4.7. File the case with the appropriate government agency once THE CLIENT has made the minimum required payment, provided all information requested by IOK, and the complete case file has been prepared for filing. Upon satisfaction of these requirements, IOK shall have up to sixty (60) days to file the case.Clause 4.8. Submit applications to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") or the United States National Visa Center ("NVC"), once THE CLIENT has paid the full amount of the legal fees applicable to these services, together with all required government filing fees.Clause 4.9. If included within the scope of the services, timely file the application for employment authorization (commonly known as a work permit), unless the applicable processing clock has been stopped by order of a United States immigration authority. For this purpose, THE CLIENT must comply with the obligations set forth in Clauses 5.1 and 5.2 below.Clause 4.10. Review any reimbursement requests submitted by THE CLIENT and issue a refund when IOK determines, in its sole discretion, that a refund is appropriate, subject to the applicable non-refundable minimum amount and the maximum refundable amount.Clause 4.11. Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information and documentation provided by THE CLIENT during the course of the provision of legal services. "Confidential Information" includes, without limitation, any document, communication, data, or other information, whether written, oral, or electronic, that THE CLIENT provides to IOK.Clause 4.12. In the event of termination of the provision of the services:Provide written notice to THE CLIENT of such termination.Deliver to THE CLIENT, or to the person designated by THE CLIENT, the complete case file relating to the matter within a maximum period of thirty (30) days from the effective date of termination.

SECTION SIX: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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CLAUSE ONE. SERVICES

CLAUSE ONE. SERVICES.

Paragraph 1 of Clause One. Beneficiaries of the services.

Paragraph 2 of Clause One. Additional services and meetings.

CLAUSE TWO. FEES

CLAUSE TWO. FEES.

Special asylum rate.

Paragraph 1 of Clause Two. Payments for translations.

Paragraph 2 of Clause Two. Additional payments for additional services.

Paragraph 3 of Clause Two. Minimum payment.

Paragraph 4 of the Second Clause. Full payment.

Paragraph 5 of Clause Two. Failure to comply with the payment agreement constitutes a material breach of this service provision contract.

Paragraph 6 of Clause Two. Return Policy.

CLAUSE THREE. COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

CLAUSE FOUR. OBLIGATIONS OF IOK