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Family reunification petition: Ella needs $3,900 before the deadline

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Ella can't afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 Oregon, United States2,440 views
Ella Byrd
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Eugene
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,900. 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 Eugene Welcome 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 $3,900 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,050 • Filing and biometrics fees: $440 • Certified translations and document copies: $240 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $170 Thank you for reading my story. - Ella
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Ella

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($616). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 9% there. the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($138). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees.

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  • Hans Manfred SimonQuestion

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

    • Ella ByrdOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $3,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Busisiwe C. Pretorius

    Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

    • Salman Naveed Jilani

      Praying for you. Hope you get there. After 17 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Radom

      • Amna Sana SyedID verifiedPhoto verified

        Shared this with my family. Greetings from Arusha

        • Hailu Fikru Mekonnen

          Thanks for sharing this, Ella. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Mysuru donated after I showed her your page.

          • Ake Chanchai Wongprasert

            Stay strong, Ella. Looking forward to the next update.

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