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Family reunification petition: Pratik needs $550 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Pratik can't afford the lawyer.
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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 $550. 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 Aurangabad 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 $550 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $430
• Filing and biometrics fees: $60
• Certified translations and document copies: $20
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Pratik
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($65). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($133 in total) I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
31% there. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Thank you.
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Wishing you peace, Pratik. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Aurangabad.
sending strength, Pratik. Your post was clear and honest!