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Family reunification petition: Aarti needs $400 before the deadline
Help Aarti cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, 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 the Pune Community Legal 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 $400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $260
• Filing and biometrics fees: $90
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $35
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Aarti
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Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you
thanks for sharing this, Aarti. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Hope things get better soon, Aarti. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Pune.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Wishing you peace, Aarti. Hope you get there. All the best.
Thinking of you, Aarti. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings