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

Imad needs $1,950 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the September deadline.

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Imad Mohammed Abbas
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Riyadh
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,950. 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 Riyadh 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 $1,950 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,350 • Filing and biometrics fees: $450 • Certified translations and document copies: $75 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Imad
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Imad

  1. Update from Riyadh: we've started the first stage. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $282 raised so far (14%). I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 5% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees. More news soon.

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  • Kevin P. Legaspi

    Hope this works out for you. After 29 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Riyadh

    • Aurora Harper

      sending love, Imad. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 6 people at work.

      • Rosa T. CorderoAddress verified

        keep going, Imad. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

        • Ifeanyi Chinedu AbdullahiID verified

          Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Aurangabad

          • Oanh Yến DinhAddress verifiedPhoto verified

            wishing you peace, Imad. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Thane.

            • Daniel Kunle Okonkwo

              Wishing you peace, Imad. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

              • Ilaria Beatrice Romano

                Sending strength, Imad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                • Vincent Yves Poirier

                  Best of luck, Imad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

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