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Citizenship application: Aroha needs $3,200 before the deadline

Aroha needs $3,200 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the October deadline.

🇳🇿 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand4,639 views
Aroha N. Matagi
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,200. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,200 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $470 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110 • Attorney retainer: $2,620 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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  • Faisal Junaid Lashari

    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

    • Tammy J. HendersonQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Aroha?

      • Aroha N. MatagiOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about filing and biometrics fees, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

    • Marijke De Graaf

      Stay strong, Aroha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

      • Serge LerouxQuestionPhoto verified

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aroha.

        • Aroha N. MatagiOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. filing and biometrics fees comes first ($470) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Arturo P. Ortiz

        wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Jakarta Barat.

        • Laiba Noreen Tarar

          Sending strength, Aroha. Shared this with my family. All the best

          • Nora C. Daniels

            wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

            • Josiah T. Richards

              So sorry you're going through this, Aroha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Auckland

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