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Family reunification petition: Sultana needs $400 before the deadline
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Sultana can't afford the lawyer.
🇮🇳 411468, Pune, Maharashtra, India401 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Pune 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 $400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $330
• Certified translations and document copies: $20
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
With deep gratitude,
Sultana
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Praying for you, Sultana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
Take care, Sultana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Take care, Sultana. Your post was clear and honest.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.