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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 States1,593 views
Hannah Wright
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Albany
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
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Hannah

  1. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($574). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($454). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled.

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  • Keerthana E. ChowdaryQuestion

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

    • Hannah WrightOwnerAnswer

      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.

  • Titilayo Hauwa Nwosu

    Sending strength, Hannah. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Asuka Naoko UchidaID verified

      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.

      • Scarlett F. Murphy

        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!

        • Seda Aydoğan

          you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings.

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