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Asylum application: Puja needs $450 before the deadline
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Puja 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 $450. 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 Muzaffarpur 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 $450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $310
• Filing and biometrics fees: $60
• Certified translations and document copies: $35
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Puja
Updates from Puja
Update from Muzaffarpur: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 63% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Muzaffarpur: we've started the first stage. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($113). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled.
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Thanks for sharing this, Puja. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Saket donated after I showed her your page. Love from Saket.
Thanks for sharing this, Puja. Hope this works out for you. Love from Fresno.
Praying for you, Puja. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless