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Family reunification petition: Annabelle needs $2,450 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Annabelle can't afford the lawyer.
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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 $2,450. 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 Sacramento 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $700
• Certified translations and document copies: $210
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $190
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Annabelle
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Annabelle?
Thank you. If you're in Sacramento I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 10 people at work
Hang in there, Annabelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Annabelle
Hope things get better soon, Annabelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Hyderabad
any update on how things are going in Sacramento?
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Sacramento.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Kasarani.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Kisumu.
You're not alone, Annabelle. Shared this with my family. Love from Bogotá.