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

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Gerardo can't afford the lawyer.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain1,426 views
Gerardo T. Rivera
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Alcalá de Henares
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Alcalá de Henares 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 $800 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $630 • Certified translations and document copies: $85 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Gerardo
#legal#immigration#family

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    “Best of luck. Hope the November deadline works out. - Jalandhar”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the November deadline works out. - Aberdeen”

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    “Thought of Gerardo all day after reading this. - Ottawa”

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  • Tayyaba Chaudhry

    You're not alone, Gerardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Jakarta Selatan!

    • Shapla Tamanna Alam

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Springfield donated after I showed her your page. Love from Springfield

      • Eva D. Murray

        Sending love, Gerardo. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

        • Naresh W. Chaturvedi

          Take care. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out

          • Suresh E. Nanda

            sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Boston.

            • Ezra C. Hernandez

              Keep going, Gerardo. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

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