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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Aldo's family reunification petition

Aldo needs $550 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the April deadline.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Verona, Veneto, Italy1,329 views
Aldo Battaglia
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Verona
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for April, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $550. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $550 goes: โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $125 โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $245 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Aldo

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    โ€œHope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Epeโ€

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    โ€œThought of Aldo all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œHope this helps! - Mandaueโ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Aldo all day after reading this. - Chattogramโ€

  • Susanne Gรผnther ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5
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  • will you pay the attorney directly?

    • Aldo BattagliaOwnerAnswer

      It comes to me first, then I pay the attorney myself and upload the receipt. I wouldn't be comfortable any other way. It helps to be asked.

  • hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Verona.

    • has the court notice been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

      • Aldo BattagliaOwnerAnswer

        I sent the court notice in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. It helps to be asked.

    • Hope it all works out, Aldo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Buenos Aires!

      • shared this with my family. Greetings from Manila.

        • Iwan HandokoQuestion

          How is Aldo doing now?

          • Take care. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Verona.

            • Best of luck, Aldo. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

              • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aldo.

                • Aldo BattagliaOwnerAnswer

                  Certified translations and document copies is $125 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

              • sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!

                • Umesh D. SandhuQuestionPhoto verified

                  Is there anything that isn't money that would help Aldo?

                  • Aldo BattagliaOwnerAnswer

                    Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about certified translations and document copies, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

                • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt

                  • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

                    • Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal.

                      • Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

                        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                          • So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. After 14 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Mumbai.

                            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

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