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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Elena's residency renewal
Help Elena cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States2,448 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,350. 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 Dallas 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 $3,350 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $420
With deep gratitude,
Elena
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Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Greetings from London
take care, Elena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Madrid this morning
Hope it all works out, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Elena. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Narayanganj.