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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Élodie's residency renewal
Help Élodie cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,500. 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 Montpellier 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 $3,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $510
• Certified translations and document copies: $210
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Élodie
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Stay strong, Élodie. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Los Angeles.
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page.
Praying for you, Élodie. This could happen to any of us. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Montpellier.
Thank you. If you're in Montpellier I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Hang in there, Élodie. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
how is Élodie doing now?
sending good thoughts, Élodie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Santos but we're thinking of you. God bless.
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Blessings
Shared this with my family. Thinking of Montpellier.
Hope things get better soon, Élodie. Looking forward to the next update
Take care, Élodie. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.