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Family reunification petition: Micah needs $3,300 before the deadline
Micah needs $3,300 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the December deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,300. 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 Los Angeles 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,300 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $470
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Micah
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So sorry you're going through this, Micah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope it all works out, Micah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. After 11 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 35 people at work.
Rooting for you, Micah. Gave what I could, wish it was more!