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Family reunification petition: Raphaël needs $3,400 before the deadline

Raphaël needs $3,400 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the May deadline.

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Raphaël Nicolas Gonzalez
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Montréal
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,400 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $155 • Attorney retainer: $3,150 • Certified translations and document copies: $95 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Raphaël

  1. Quick update: $1,162 raised so far (34%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($765). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from Montréal: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Angel Ruiz

    Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings.

    • Małgorzata Iwona Wiśniewski

      Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Take care!

      • Uchenna Kelechi NwosuVerified organization

        good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Raymond G. DaltonID verified

          Sending love, Raphaël. Your post was clear and honest. Take care!

          • Themba M. Mazibuko

            Best of luck, Raphaël. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Montréal.

            $2,113.50 raised of $3,400

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