90-180 Days (12-IX Visa) If you need to stay longer than 90 days you can apply for a 12-IX visa, which is good for an additional 90 days (for a total of 180), but only once in a calendar year.
Small Claims Court. Each district court in the State of Washington contains a âSmall Claimsâ division for the settlement of civil disputes in which damages claimed total less than $5,000. Small Claims Court was established to provide a low-cost, user-friendly alternative to litigation.
The following divisions are typical: 1  Small claims courts hear cases involving claims for a limited amount of money, usually up to $2,500-$10,000. 2  Courts for medium-sized claims are often limited to cases involving up to $25,000.