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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Daniela's asylum application

Daniela needs $3,600 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the January deadline.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States5,645 views
Daniela G. Villalobos
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Los Angeles
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,600. 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 Los Angeles 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,600 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,550 • Filing and biometrics fees: $690 • Certified translations and document copies: $200 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Daniela
#legal#immigration#family

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  • Ben Karl Winkler 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Tim Huber 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Kausar Eman Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $30

    “Thought of Daniela all day after reading this. - Gujranwala”

  • Folake Peace Popoola 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Thought of Daniela all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Francis H. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Bacoor”

  • Kathleen G. Scott 🇮🇪 · $5
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  • Sosina Genet Nigussie 🇪🇹 · $25
  • Elena G. Pacheco 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Makoto Tatsuya Hara 🇯🇵 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Hope the January deadline works out. - Kobe”

  • Landon L. Molina 🇺🇸 · $5.50
  • Horst Niklas Martin 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Essen”

  • Irene J. Ruiz 🇲🇽 · $20
  • Cristiane Bruna Cardoso 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Rooting for you. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Santos”

  • Samina Afshan Cheema 🇵🇰 · $20

    “God bless. Thought of Daniela all day after reading this. - Lahore”

  • John T. Hunter 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the January deadline works out. - London”

  • Sathi Sabina Rahman 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Beatriz Rosângela Andrade 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Joon-woo Hyun-woo Ha 🇰🇷 · $10

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  • Marcos N. Arias🇲🇽Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Russell G. Gray🇺🇸Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Karan C. Nanda🇮🇳Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Went above and beyond

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • William R. Wang

    stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles

    • Guillaume Guillaume

      this could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Jakarta.

      • Marlene Melanie Kaiser

        Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

        • Luca E. Rodriguez

          Sending good thoughts, Daniela. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update

          • Angela K. Hawkins

            Good luck, Daniela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

            • Olivier Julien Carpentier

              Keep going, Daniela. Shared this with my family. Blessings

              • Fernanda F. Valdez

                Rooting for you. Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

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