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Citizenship application: Lucy needs $4,050 before the deadline
Help Lucy cover the fees of a citizenship application so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States6,915 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,050. 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 San Jose 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 $4,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,750
• Filing and biometrics fees: $840
• Certified translations and document copies: $220
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $240
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Lucy
We're at 56% thanks to 61 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Quick update: $1,341 raised so far (33%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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best of luck, Lucy. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of San Jose
Sending strength, Lucy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Adelaide
good luck, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless