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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Aurélie's family reunification petition
Aurélie needs $2,150 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the August deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,150. 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 Paris Welcome 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,150 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $340
• Attorney retainer: $1,650
• Certified translations and document copies: $160
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Aurélie
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Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Los Angeles.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from London.
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Machakos this morning. Thinking of Paris