Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Ángel's citizenship application

I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,650. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,650 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,000 • Filing and biometrics fees: $500 • Certified translations and document copies: $150 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.