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Family reunification petition: Chloe needs $800 before the deadline
Chloe needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the October deadline.
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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 $800. 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 Buffalo 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 $800 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $85
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210
• Filing and biometrics fees: $505
Glad we found this place.
- Chloe
Updates from Chloe
Good news. Because of your gifts ($391 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $203 raised so far (25%). the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thanks for sharing this, Chloe. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Kediri.
you're not alone, Chloe. I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
sending good thoughts, Chloe. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Colombo.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Augusta.
thinking of you, Chloe. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Sending love, Chloe. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Chloe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you
Thinking of you and your family, Chloe. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Chloe. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings