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.
1 The cost of filing a claim in small claims court ranges from around $15 to $200, depending on the state you live in. 2  Some courts will only accept cash or credit cards. 3  Others will also accept personal checks.