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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Gerald's family reunification petition

Gerald needs $3,450 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the July deadline.

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Gerald Webb
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Dallas
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,450. 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 Dallas Welcome 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 $3,450 goes: โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $400 โ€ข Attorney retainer: $2,800 โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $250 Thank you so much. - Gerald

Updates from Gerald

  1. Quick update: $1,702 raised so far (49%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $464 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

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  • What's already covered and what's the $3,450 for?

    • Gerald WebbOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is filing and biometrics fees, $400. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

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