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Citizenship application: Pamela needs $4,150 before the deadline
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Pamela can't afford the lawyer.
🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom3,315 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,150. 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.
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 $4,150 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,250
• Filing and biometrics fees: $550
• Certified translations and document copies: $185
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165
With deep gratitude,
Pamela
Updates from Pamela
Small update. $2,449 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($2,019). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $953 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
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hope it all works out, Pamela. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Cali
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 31 people at work. Thinking of London.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Pamela?
rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of London
Hang in there, Pamela. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Durgapur.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Greetings from London
Wishing you the best, Pamela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Pamela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.