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Citizenship application: Lydia needs $2,700 before the deadline

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

🇺🇸 New York, United States1,594 views
Lydia Wallace
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Syracuse
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,700. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $2,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,050 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210 • Filing and biometrics fees: $440 Every share and every dollar helps. - Lydia
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Lydia

  1. 30% there. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $344 so far, I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel.

  3. Quick update: $619 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Sabina Mitu HossainQuestion

    How is Lydia doing now?

    • Vanessa B. Salazar

      Wishing you peace, Lydia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Pranjal B. ZaveriQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lydia.

        • Lydia WallaceOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $2,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Claudia Sophia KaiserPhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Jose C. Torres

          Sending strength, Lydia. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Zagazig.

          • Vikash G. Nkosi

            Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Syracuse

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