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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Isaiah's family reunification petition
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Isaiah can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,500. 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 Sherbrooke 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 $2,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,550
• Filing and biometrics fees: $700
• Certified translations and document copies: $250
Thanks for reading all this.
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This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Sherbrooke.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isaiah
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. attorney retainer comes first ($1,550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Thanks for sharing this, Isaiah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless
praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hope it all works out, Isaiah. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sherbrooke
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope October is when things finally get easier
sending love, Isaiah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Oaxaca de Juárez
wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Johannesburg
good luck, Isaiah. Your post was clear and honest