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

A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Atul can't afford the lawyer.

🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India1,198 views
Sandesh A. Sawant
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Varanasi
Atul is facing a citizenship application. The hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $500. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Atul has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Varanasi Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Atul could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. 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 $500 goes: • Attorney retainer: $380 • Filing and biometrics fees: $70 • Certified translations and document copies: $35 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Sandesh
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  • Senthil D. Reddy

    Wishing you peace, Sandesh. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

    • Mohammad Jewel Sikder

      Praying for you, Sandesh. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Gliwice.

      • Ritu C. Chauhan

        Hang in there, Sandesh. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 29 people at work. Greetings from Kinondoni.

        • Kunle Tunde Popoola

          hope things get better soon, Sandesh. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. God bless

          • Amélie Chloé RiviereID verified

            Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Messina so I could bring a meal. Love from Brisbane

            • María K. Gómez

              hang in there, Sandesh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Corpus Christi.

              • Terry L. Dunn

                Hope things get better soon, Sandesh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Kampala.

                • Luciana Ingrid Moreira

                  stay strong, Sandesh. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Pune.

                  • Gloria Williams

                    sending strength, Sandesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care

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