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Family reunification petition: Nicola needs $1,700 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Nicola can't afford the lawyer.
🇮🇹 Naples, Campania, Italy1,216 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,700. 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 Naples 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 $1,700 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,150
• Filing and biometrics fees: $450
• Certified translations and document copies: $60
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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“Get well soon. Hope the May deadline works out. - Buffalo”
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“Sending love. Thought of Nicola all day after reading this. - Mesa”
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“Praying for you. Hope the May deadline works out. - Jakarta”
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rooting for you, Nicola. Hope you get there.
Praying for you, Nicola. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Nicola. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Naples.