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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Deborah's family reunification petition

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Deborah cannot afford the lawyer.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom3,127 views
Deborah D. Valdez
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Newcastle upon Tyne
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,000. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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. 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 $3,000 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,250 • Filing and biometrics fees: $540 • Certified translations and document copies: $75 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $135 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Deborah

Updates from Deborah

  1. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($782). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours

    • so sorry you're going through this, Deborah. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Arlington.

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