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Family reunification petition: Savannah needs $2,300 before the deadline
Savannah needs $2,300 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the September deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 $2,300 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,200
• Filing and biometrics fees: $690
• Certified translations and document copies: $270
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $140
I hope life is good to you.
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Thinking of you and your family, Savannah. Shared it with a few friends
Good luck, Savannah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!
Sending love, Savannah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Savannah. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Savannah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Alexandria so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Fresno.