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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Gianna's citizenship application

Gianna needs $2,350 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the November deadline.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States3,984 views
Gianna Robinson
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San Francisco
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,350. 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 San Francisco 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 $2,350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,650 • Filing and biometrics fees: $430 • Certified translations and document copies: $95 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $175 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Gianna

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  • Thinking of you, Gianna. Shared this with my family. All the best.

    • hang in there, Gianna. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Francisco!

      • Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

        • Sending strength, Gianna. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Bordeaux donated after I showed her your page.

          • Wishing you the best, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

            • Yasemin Esra PolatPhoto verified

              Thinking of you and your family, Gianna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

              • Take care. Shared this with my family. Thinking of San Francisco

                • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!

                  • Hang in there, Gianna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                    • Carlo Giorgio OrlandoAddress verified

                      good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nashik.

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