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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Bharath's residency renewal
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Bharath can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $450. 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 the Surat Community Legal 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.
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 $450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $340
• Filing and biometrics fees: $55
• Certified translations and document copies: $25
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Bharath
Updates from Bharath
Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
We're at 8% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($12). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
- Rohan N. Bhavsar 🇮🇳 · $60.50
“Thought of Bharath all day after reading this. - Pune”
- Daan Teun Van Dijk 🇳🇱 · $25
- Christopher N. Brewer 🇺🇸 · $12
“Good luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bakersfield”
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