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Family reunification petition: Maxime needs $1,450 before the deadline
Help Maxime cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,450. 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.
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 $1,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $890
• Filing and biometrics fees: $360
• Certified translations and document copies: $60
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $140
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Maxime
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($147). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Quick update: $115 raised so far (8%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you, Maxime. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Nice.
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Lagos.
sending love, Maxime. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double