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Citizenship application: Michael needs $800 before the deadline
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Michael can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 London 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $800 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
• Filing and biometrics fees: $510
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $140
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Michael
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. certified translations and document copies is the biggest at $150. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope it all works out, Michael. This could happen to any of us. Love from Guadalajara.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from London