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Citizenship application: Eli needs $4,400 before the deadline

A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Eli can't afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States757 views
Eli Joseph
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Fresno
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,400. 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 Fresno 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 $4,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,100 • Filing and biometrics fees: $860 • Certified translations and document copies: $280 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 I hope life is good to you.
#legal#immigration#family

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  • Lesego D. KrugerAddress verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Eli. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

    • Maliha Rima Roy

      Thinking of you and your family, Eli. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

      • Heather J. Robertson

        Thinking of you and your family, Eli. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Warsaw.

        • Vida Vida Badu

          Good luck, Eli. Looking forward to the next update.

          • Lucy M. Joyner

            Thinking of you, Eli. This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Rolando L. ConcepcionID verified

              Keep going. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Nairobi

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