Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Finn's citizenship application

I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,000. 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 Düsseldorf 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 $3,000 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,300 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $160 • Filing and biometrics fees: $540 If you're reading this, thank you.