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

Help Graciela cover the fees of a citizenship application so She can stay with her family.

🇺🇸 11218, Brooklyn, New York, United States2,365 views
Jimena L. Santos
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Graciela is facing a citizenship application. The hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,550. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Graciela has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at Brooklyn Welcome Centre has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Graciela could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,550 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,850 • Filing and biometrics fees: $450 • Certified translations and document copies: $105 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $145 With deep gratitude, Jimena

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  • Ximena N. FuentesPhoto verified

    hope it all works out, Jimena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • rooting for you, Jimena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

      • Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Nice!

        • Hope things get better soon, Jimena. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

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