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Family reunification petition: Ying needs $2,650 before the deadline
Ying needs $2,650 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the July deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,650. 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 San Diego 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 $2,650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $720
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Ying
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Hope things get better soon, Ying. Hope this works out for you. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of San Diego
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of San Diego.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ying?
thinking of you and your family, Ying. I hope things turn around soon
Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Johannesburg!
wishing you the best, Ying. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Take care, Ying. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Angeles.
good luck, Ying. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.