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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Frank's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Frank can't afford the lawyer.
🇨🇦 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada1,890 views
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,150. 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 $2,150 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,350
• Filing and biometrics fees: $550
• Certified translations and document copies: $105
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $145
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Frank
We're at 79% thanks to 33 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Small update. $958 so far, I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
We're at 64% thanks to 25 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Rohini
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