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Citizenship application: Theodore needs $1,950 before the deadline

Theodore needs $1,950 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the June deadline.

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Theodore E. Spencer
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Cardiff
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,950. 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 Cardiff 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 $1,950 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $240 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 • Attorney retainer: $1,550 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Theodore

Updates from Theodore

  1. Small update. $1,245 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 58% thanks to 18 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Update from Cardiff: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the June deadline works out. - Arlington”

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    “Praying for you. My neighbor told me about this one. - Quezon City”

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    “Get well soon. Only $250 but hope it helps. - San Diego”

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    “Every little bit. Only $10 but hope it helps. - İzmir”

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    “God bless. Thought of Theodore all day after reading this. - Mar del Plata”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the June deadline works out. - Chicago”

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    “Get well soon. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Munich”

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  • Good luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Marseille.

    • hope it all works out, Theodore. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

      • sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

        • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Iztapalapa

          • so sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Cần Thơ

            • Take care, Theodore. Hope this works out for you.

              • hope you get there. Greetings from Fayetteville.

                • Keep going, Theodore. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

                  • Pooja R. ApteID verified

                    Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Houston.

                    • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                      • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Jimma.

                        • so sorry you're going through this, Theodore. Shared this with my family. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                          • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

                            • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Cardiff.

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