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Family reunification petition: Dong needs $2,400 before the deadline

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Dong cannot afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 California, United States3,062 views
Dong Fang
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Los Angeles
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 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 $2,400 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $670 • Attorney retainer: $1,500 • Certified translations and document copies: $230 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Dong
#legal#immigration#family

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($901 in total) the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Ikenna Bolaji Kalu

    Praying for you, Dong. This could happen to any of us. Love from Lucknow.

    • Luis Sebastian HerrmannQuestion

      How is Dong doing now?

      • Nokuthula B. Nel

        Keep going, Dong. I hope things turn around soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless.

        • Nadia L. Reddy

          Stay strong, Dong. Shared this with my family. All the best.

          • Andreas KühnQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dong.

            • Dong FangOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is filing and biometrics fees, $670. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

          • Haritha N. NaiduPhoto verified

            Stay strong, Dong. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.

            • Teresa P. Pacheco

              Thinking of you, Dong. I hope things turn around soon.

              • Sakshi N. Patel

                Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

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