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Family reunification petition: Dustin needs $3,000 before the deadline
Dustin needs $3,000 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the January deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,000. 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 Derry 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 $3,000 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $350
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $185
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Dustin
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dustin!
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Dustin?
Wishing you peace, Dustin. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bandung.
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
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Thanks for sharing this, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Derry.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Bonny donated after I showed her your page.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Northern Ireland. I'll ask around and let you know!