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

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

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Shawn Knight
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Sheffield
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for September, 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 the Sheffield 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. The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed. Where the $3,400 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $175 • Filing and biometrics fees: $640 • Attorney retainer: $2,585 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Shawn

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,167 in total) the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Shawn all day after reading this. - Ankara”

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Shawn. Hope this works out for you. Love from Dar es Salaam.

    • Rooting for you, Shawn. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

      • Praying for you, Shawn. Shared it with a few friends. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Sheffield.

        • Milena Oksana BelyaevPhoto verified

          stay strong, Shawn. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours

          • shared this with my family. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Sheffield.

            • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 30 people at work.

              • Wishing you peace, Shawn. This could happen to any of us.

                • Aaron NealPhoto verified

                  Wishing you peace, Shawn. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Calgary.

                  • Good luck, Shawn. Shared this with my family

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