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Family reunification petition: Audrey needs $2,900 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Audrey cannot afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,900. 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 Jacksonville 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 $2,900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,850
• Filing and biometrics fees: $770
• Certified translations and document copies: $155
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Audrey
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Sending love, Audrey. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Hamilton.
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Howrah donated after I showed her your page. Love from Howrah.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Bogor donated after I showed her your page.
hope it all works out, Audrey. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.
sending love, Audrey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours