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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Alexa's asylum application

Alexa needs $1,950 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the February deadline.

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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for February, 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 the Miami 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. 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: • Attorney retainer: $1,550 • Certified translations and document copies: $240 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 Every share and every dollar helps.

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