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Citizenship application: Katherine needs $1,100 before the deadline
Katherine needs $1,100 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 $1,100. 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 Charlotte 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 $1,100 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $125
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $95
• Filing and biometrics fees: $880
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Katherine
Updates from Katherine
Quick update: $501 raised so far (46%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
thinking of you and your family, Katherine. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Calamba
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Addis Ababa this morning. God bless.
Sending love, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Brooklyn this morning. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Katherine. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.