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

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

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Declan Garrett
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Auckland
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,950. 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 Auckland 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 $1,950 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,150 • Filing and biometrics fees: $580 • Certified translations and document copies: $70 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 Thank you for reading my story. - Declan

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