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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Fernanda's residency renewal
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Fernanda cannot afford the lawyer.
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Fernanda is facing a residency renewal. The hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,050. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline.
Fernanda has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Maringá Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid.
If the deadline is missed Fernanda could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know.
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 $1,050 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $690
• Filing and biometrics fees: $230
• Certified translations and document copies: $75
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Manuela
We're at 71% thanks to 18 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Small update. $240 so far, the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. - Manuela
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“From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dasmariñas”
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“Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Atlanta”
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“Get well soon. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Savar”
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shared this with my family. My neighbor in Yekaterinburg donated after I showed her your page!
Thanks for sharing this, Manuela. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Kasarani.
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Embakasi
You're not alone, Manuela. This could happen to any of us. God bless
hope things get better soon, Manuela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
So sorry you're going through this, Manuela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pelotas.