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Citizenship application: Walter needs $1,850 before the deadline

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

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England, United Kingdom701 views
Walter Smith
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Manchester
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,850. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $1,850 goes: โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $90 โ€ข Attorney retainer: $1,610 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Walter

  1. Update from Manchester: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • David Juma Ouma ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Walter all day after reading this. - Nakuruโ€

  • Zoe L. Nichols ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $49.50
  • Hetal C. Patel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Jackson H. Neal ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $15
  • Abhishek E. Randhawa ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Naveen B. Bansal ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30
  • Obiageli Quadri ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $36
  • Marites G. Macaraeg ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $8

    โ€œBest of luck. My cousin told me about this one. - Chattogramโ€

  • Anum Farah Kakar ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Waylon T. Lawson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Ethan D. Jordan ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Lungile M. Ngcobo ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

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2.7(11 reviews)

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    Honest and trustworthy

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Made me feel heard

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Outstanding person

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Truly grateful for the support

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  • Keep going, Walter. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Nizamabad so I could bring a meal

    • Bezawit TayeAddress verified

      Sending good thoughts, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Portland so I could bring a meal.

      $373.50 raised of $1,850

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