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Citizenship application: Kai needs $2,300 before the deadline

Kai needs $2,300 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the December deadline.

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Kai C. Howell
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Los Angeles
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 Los Angeles 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 $2,300 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,450 • Filing and biometrics fees: $480 • Certified translations and document copies: $115 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $255 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Kai

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,606 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 25% thanks to 12 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Gizem Büşra Türk

    So sorry you're going through this, Kai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up!

    • Wyatt C. Henderson

      Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Los Angeles!

      • Nkechi Halima Obi

        Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Jocelyn H. Powers

          Hope things get better soon, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • Marites M. Manalo

            Thanks for sharing this, Kai. This could happen to any of us. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care.

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