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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Inés's residency renewal

Help Inés cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.

🇲🇽 León, Guanajuato, Mexico1,689 views
Inés D. Castillo
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León
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,300. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $1,300 goes: • Attorney retainer: $960 • Filing and biometrics fees: $210 • Certified translations and document copies: $80 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Inés

  1. We're at 58% thanks to 18 of you. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $507 raised so far (39%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Inés all day after reading this.”

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  • Sơn Khoa Dinh🇻🇳Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Hamza Abdullah Shaker🇸🇦Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Sebastian F. Carrillo🇬🇧Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Yusuf Kamal Gaber

    Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Leicester but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Tharun Ramachandran

      This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of León.

      • Mousumi Salma Mahmud

        best of luck, Inés. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Colombo this morning. Thinking of León

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