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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Brian's family reunification petition
Brian needs $2,800 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the October deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,800. 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 St. Petersburg 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.
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 $2,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,850
• Filing and biometrics fees: $510
• Certified translations and document copies: $260
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $180
With deep gratitude,
Brian
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Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Bornova but we're thinking of you.
Best of luck, Brian. Hope this works out for you. Take care
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bandung this morning. Take care.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.