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

Help Jack cover the fees of a residency renewal so He can stay with his family.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States3,922 views
Jack Brewer
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Austin
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,700. 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 Austin 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. 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 $3,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,500 • Filing and biometrics fees: $740 • Certified translations and document copies: $250 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210 Thanks for reading all this.

Updates from Jack

  1. Small update. $912 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 14% there. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Thank you.

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  • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • take care, Jack. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

      • Sending strength, Jack. Shared this with my family. Love from Dublin

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