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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Daniel's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Daniel can't afford the lawyer.
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada2,624 views
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,700. 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 Ottawa 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,000
• Filing and biometrics fees: $420
• Certified translations and document copies: $130
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
Thank you so much.
- Daniel
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Best of luck, Daniel. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Take care, Daniel. Your post was clear and honest.
Sending strength, Daniel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Keep going. Shared this with my family. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Blessings
Hang in there, Daniel. Hope this works out for you. I hope May is when things finally get easier.
hope it all works out, Daniel. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Sacramento.