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Family reunification petition: Robert needs $1,900 before the deadline

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Robert can't afford the lawyer.

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Robert J. Hill
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Dundee
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,900. 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 Dundee 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 $1,900 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $110 • Filing and biometrics fees: $560 • Attorney retainer: $1,230 Thank you so much.

Updates from Robert

  1. Quick update: $924 raised so far (49%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $879 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $819 so far, I made the first payment toward attorney retainer.

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  • Keep going, Robert. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Medan.

    • Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Jakarta Selatan this morning.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Robert. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

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