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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Ayşe's family reunification petition

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Ayşe can't afford the lawyer.

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Ayşe Melek Çakır
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Gaziantep
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $850. 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 Gaziantep 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 $850 goes: • Attorney retainer: $710 • Filing and biometrics fees: $105 • Certified translations and document copies: $20 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Ayşe

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  • Kennedy L. AllenAddress verified

    hope it all works out, Ayşe. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bekasi

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ayşe?

      • Thank you. If you're in Gaziantep I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

    • Rooting for you, Ayşe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mumbai.

      • Hope it all works out, Ayşe. Shared this with my family.

        • Thinking of you, Ayşe. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

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