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Citizenship application: Shailesh needs $400 before the deadline

Help Shailesh cover the fees of a citizenship application so He can stay with his family.

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Shailesh J. Trivedi
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $400. 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. 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 $400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $300 • Filing and biometrics fees: $65 • Certified translations and document copies: $30 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Shailesh

  1. Quick update: $347 raised so far (87%). the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $152 so far, the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.

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    “Only $5 but hope it helps. - Essen”

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  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $100
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  • Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $42

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