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Family reunification petition: Iman needs $1,400 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Iman can't afford the lawyer.
🇸🇦 Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia2,388 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 $1,400. 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 Dammam 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 $1,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,150
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70
• Certified translations and document copies: $180
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Iman
Update from Dammam: I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Wishing you the best, Iman. I hope things turn around soon.
Stay strong, Iman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
so sorry you're going through this, Iman. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Iman. Looking forward to the next update
take care, Iman. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.