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Citizenship application: Jonathan needs $3,550 before the deadline
Jonathan needs $3,550 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the October deadline.
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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 $3,550. 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 Manchester 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 $3,550 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $620
• Certified translations and document copies: $120
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Jonathan
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so sorry you're going through this, Jonathan. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
hope you get there. Please keep us posted
hope things get better soon, Jonathan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Praying for you, Jonathan. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Ribeirão Preto but we're thinking of you. Love from Ribeirão Preto.
Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Melbourne so I could bring a meal. Love from Mumbai.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 15 people at work. God bless.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Manchester
Praying for you. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Tel Aviv but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Manchester.
Rooting for you, Jonathan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Wishing you the best, Jonathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.