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Citizenship application: Charles needs $3,650 before the deadline
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Charles can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,650. 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 Sherbrooke Welcome 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 $3,650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,750
• Filing and biometrics fees: $510
• Certified translations and document copies: $230
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160
I hope life is good to you.
- Charles
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Sending strength, Charles. Hope you get there. God bless.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Quebec. I'll ask around and let you know!
Sending love, Charles. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. God bless!
So sorry you're going through this, Charles. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
you're not alone, Charles. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings