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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Bhavna's family reunification petition
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Bhavna can't afford the lawyer.
🇮🇳 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India1,905 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $510. 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 Lucknow 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 $510 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5
Thanks for reading all this.
- Bhavna
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Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Lucknow
Wishing you peace, Bhavna. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 20 people at work.
sending strength, Bhavna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Bhavna. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Lucknow.
Rooting for you, Bhavna. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.