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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 States3,985 views
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
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.
good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nashik.