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

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

🇨🇦 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada3,831 views
Shu Jia Han
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Brandon
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for December, 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. 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 $2,850 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $220 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60 • Attorney retainer: $2,570 Thank you so much. - Shu

Updates from Shu

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($374 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($829). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 53% funded and I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.

  • Taras Ivan Egorov 🇷🇺 · $33.50
  • Anders Björk 🇸🇪 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Shu all day after reading this. - Södertälje”

  • Mwende Brian Athumani 🇰🇪 · $25

    “Be well. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Kakamega”

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  • Perla M. Concepcion 🇵🇭 · $50
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  • Roberto Barros 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Tamaki Fujimoto 🇯🇵 · $10

    “Hope this helps. My father told me about this one. - Kobe”

  • Wilfredo F. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $68

    “Only $68 but hope it helps. - Manila”

  • Ifeoma Folake Fashola 🇳🇬 · $50
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  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $5
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  • Kimberly W. Pearson 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Get well soon. Hope the December deadline works out. - San Francisco”

  • Yevhen Volodymyr Pavlenko 🇷🇺 · $10
  • Rani Ratna Tampubolon 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Shu all day after reading this.”

  • Rutuja T. Solanki 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Aarti K. Chopra 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Elijah Henry 🇨🇦 · $75
  • Raimundo Sérgio Andrade 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Hope this helps. My brother told me about this one. - Guarulhos”

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  • Best of luck, Shu. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Campinas.

    • Hope it all works out, Shu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

      • Grace Faith MussaPhoto verified

        I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Shu?

          • Shu Jia HanOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Brandon I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

        • so sorry you're going through this, Shu. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

          • Sending love, Shu. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

            • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to San Nicolás de los Garza so I could bring a meal. All the best

              • Danica ConcepcionPhoto verified

                Wishing you peace, Shu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.

                • Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Nnewi.

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