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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Aarón's family reunification petition
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Aarón can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,950. 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.
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 $1,950 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160
• Attorney retainer: $1,450
• Filing and biometrics fees: $340
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Updates from Aarón
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($210). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees. - Aarón
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