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.
But you can only file 2 claims in a calendar year that ask for more than $2,500. There are some exceptions to the $10,000 limit for individuals: 1  As a natural person, you can only sue a guarantor for up to $6,500 ($2,500 if they do not charge for the guarantee).f you are not mentally competent, or you are under 18 years old (and not emancipated), a judge must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent you in small claims court. A guardian ad litem is an adult appointed by the court to represent you ONLY in the case in question.