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Citizenship application: Michael needs $2,850 before the deadline

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

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Michael F. Beck
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Sacramento
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,850. 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 $2,850 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210 • Certified translations and document copies: $240 • Attorney retainer: $2,400 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Michael
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Updates from Michael

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,987 in total) the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($815 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Vidya G. Goud

    So sorry you're going through this, Michael. Hope you get there.

    • Zaid Hadi Mansour

      shared this with my family. Greetings from San Jose

      • Jade T. Schmidt

        Stay strong, Michael. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

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