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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Balaji's family reunification petition
Help Balaji cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.
🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1,614 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $100. 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 $100 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
• Filing and biometrics fees: $65
• Certified translations and document copies: $20
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Balaji
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Stay strong, Balaji. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Good luck, Balaji. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.