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Asylum application: Eduardo needs $1,750 before the deadline
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Eduardo can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,750. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at the Móstoles Community Legal Centre has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Attorney retainer: $1,555
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Eduardo
Update from Móstoles: the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Móstoles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thanks for sharing this, Eduardo. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you, Eduardo. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Zaporizhzhia.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Chennai so I could bring a meal.
sending love, Eduardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care!