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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Aarón's residency renewal
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Aarón can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,250. 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 Los Angeles Welcome 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 $2,250 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $380
• Certified translations and document copies: $90
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Aarón
Updates from Aarón
Quick update: $165 raised so far (7%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Aarón
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kakamega but we're thinking of you. God bless
Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending strength, Aarón. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.