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This Livewire page says ABI Resources and David Medeiros

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may qualify under EAJA for a planned matter.

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Treat that as a preliminary eligibility claim, not an award.

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Check six conditions: qualifying proceeding, eligible party,

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net-worth and employee limits at the relevant start date,

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prevailing-party status, whether the government's position was substantially justified, and special circumstances.

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A planned lawsuit, small-business status, executive order,

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complaint, or public-benefit mission does not guarantee

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jurisdiction, success, fees, expert costs, or counsel without upfront payment.

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Under 28 USC 2412 and 5 USC 504, court and agency routes

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differ, and applications follow a final judgment or final disposition with strict timing and documentation.

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Verify the correct statute, party, forum, financial proof, and deadline with counsel.

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Review the EAJA checklist at david-medeiros.com/eaja-record.