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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Colton's residency renewal
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Colton can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Augusta, Georgia, United States1,072 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for May, 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 the Augusta 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 $2,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,050
• Filing and biometrics fees: $520
• Certified translations and document copies: $75
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $155
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Hope things get better soon, Colton. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!