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Asylum application: Melvin needs $3,400 before the deadline
Melvin needs $3,400 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the July deadline.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 Gothenburg 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $390
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
• Attorney retainer: $2,730
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Melvin
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So sorry you're going through this, Melvin. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Melvin?
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Rooting for you, Melvin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Regensburg.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Laval but we're thinking of you. Take care.
how is Melvin doing now?
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Heliopolis donated after I showed her your page
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Laredo this morning. Love from Laredo
praying for you, Melvin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Taguig donated after I showed her your page.
sending strength, Melvin. Hope you get there. Blessings
stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Gothenburg
Praying for you, Melvin. I hope things turn around soon. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Dwarka.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Gothenburg.
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Dammam.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 10 people at work. Thinking of Gothenburg
You're not alone, Melvin. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Wishing you the best, Melvin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 27 people at work
Thanks for sharing this, Melvin. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going, Melvin. Hope you get there
Good luck, Melvin. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Keep going, Melvin. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Ankara.
Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Gothenburg.
wishing you the best, Melvin. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Melvin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Sending love, Melvin. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Athens.
Good luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Curitiba
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Gothenburg.
Wishing you the best, Melvin. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Auckland