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Family reunification petition: Hannah needs $3,400 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Hannah can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States1,592 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 Albany 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $530
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Hannah
Updates from Hannah
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($574). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($454). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hannah
It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $2,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending strength, Hannah. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings!
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings.