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Family reunification petition: Ryan needs $4,050 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Ryan can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States1,143 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,050. 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 Austin Welcome 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 $4,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,950
• Filing and biometrics fees: $700
• Certified translations and document copies: $240
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Ryan
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this could happen to any of us. Love from Surabaya.
Best of luck, Ryan. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.