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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Jackson's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Jackson can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,650. 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 the Macon Community Legal 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 $3,650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,450
• Filing and biometrics fees: $760
• Certified translations and document copies: $230
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Jackson
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Sending strength, Jackson. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours
Thinking of you, Jackson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
Rooting for you, Jackson. I hope things turn around soon.
Thinking of you and your family, Jackson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bilbao
Thinking of you, Jackson. Shared this with my family