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Family reunification petition: Eliana needs $3,250 before the deadline
Help Eliana cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States1,238 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,250. 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 $3,250 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $270
• Filing and biometrics fees: $450
• Attorney retainer: $2,530
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Eliana
Quick update: $300 raised so far (9%). the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope things get better soon, Eliana. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.
hope it all works out, Eliana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.