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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Daan's residency renewal

Help Daan cover the fees of a residency renewal so He can stay with his family.

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Daan Sander Willems
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The Hague
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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. 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 $2,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,650 • Filing and biometrics fees: $480 • Certified translations and document copies: $145 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Daan

  1. Small update. $271 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Praying for you, Daan. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Isaiah S. WoodID verified

      Sending love, Daan. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Daan.

          • Daan Sander WillemsOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. attorney retainer comes first ($1,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Rooting for you, Daan. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Ajay L. SoniQuestion

            is there anything that isn't money that would help Daan?

            • Daan Sander WillemsOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              Thank you. If you're in The Hague I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

          • Hope it all works out, Daan. Shared this with my family. Take care

            • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in South Holland. I'll ask around and let you know!

              • Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

                • Sending strength, Daan. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

                  • Wishing you peace, Daan. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                    • Best of luck, Daan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bogor.

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