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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Graciela's family reunification petition
Help Graciela cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
🇲🇽 Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico1,202 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,150. 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 Mexicali 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $830
• Filing and biometrics fees: $240
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!