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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Florence's asylum application
Florence needs $500 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the December deadline.
🇰🇪 Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya991 views
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for December, 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 the Eldoret 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.
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 $500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $400
• Filing and biometrics fees: $50
• Certified translations and document copies: $20
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Florence
Wanted to say thank you properly. 67% funded and I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 47% funded and I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. - Florence
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- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $200
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Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Saket so I could bring a meal. Love from Eldoret.
Take care, Florence. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Florence. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 11 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care.
Keep going, Florence. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care