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Family reunification petition: Easton needs $2,400 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Easton can't afford the lawyer.
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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 $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 the Newcastle 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $2,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $390
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $230
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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hang in there, Easton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Easton. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Pune
Rooting for you, Easton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.