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

An asylum application deadline is approaching and Deborah can't afford the lawyer.

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Deborah W. Washington
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Toronto
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $850. 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 $850 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $270 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $190 • Filing and biometrics fees: $390 With deep gratitude, Deborah
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Updates from Deborah

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($608 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 38% there. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Thank you.

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  • Corazon C. NavarroQuestion

    Is certified translations and document copies the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Deborah W. WashingtonOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. certified translations and document copies comes first ($270) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

  • Ruairi F. Doyle

    Hang in there, Deborah. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Machakos.

    • Yasir TararQuestion

      How is Deborah doing now?

      • Dinesh H. SoodPhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Blessings

        • Paul Clément Roux

          sending love, Deborah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Luca F. ColemanID verifiedPhoto verified

            thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update!

            • Hannah Hannah Ntim

              Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Toronto.

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