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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Alexandre's family reunification petition
Alexandre needs $650 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the September deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 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 $650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $410
• Filing and biometrics fees: $110
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Alexandre
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keep going, Alexandre. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fortaleza.
Thank you. If you're in Fortaleza I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
rooting for you, Alexandre. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jodhpur.
Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Nsukka so I could bring a meal!
rooting for you. Hope this works out for you
Hope this works out for you. Love from Bakersfield.