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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Charlotte's family reunification petition
Help Charlotte cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,050. 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 $2,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,400
• Filing and biometrics fees: $440
• Certified translations and document copies: $75
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $135
Glad we found this place.
- Charlotte
Updates from Charlotte
Small update. $1,105 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $445 so far, the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
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Hang in there, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
Good luck, Charlotte. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Sending love, Charlotte. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Marseille.
shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning
Hope things get better soon, Charlotte. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Los Angeles.
you're not alone, Charlotte. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Thinking of you, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dnipro!
Good luck, Charlotte. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Marseille