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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Franco's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Franco can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $440
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110
Glad we found this place.
- Franco
Updates from Franco
Small update. $220 so far, the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled.
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Franco all day after reading this.”
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Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Rome.
You're not alone, Franco. I hope things turn around soon!
rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Franco. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 8 people at work. Love from Sacramento.