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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Evans's citizenship application
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Evans can't afford the lawyer.
🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,324 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Kasarani 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $340
• Filing and biometrics fees: $100
• Certified translations and document copies: $20
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
Thank you so much.
- Evans
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Thinking of you, Evans. This could happen to any of us.
Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Mumbai
It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Agra
This could happen to any of us. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Kasarani.
Stay strong, Evans. Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Evans. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Ballarat donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.