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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Jade's citizenship application
Help Jade cover the fees of a citizenship application so She can stay with her family.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States4,168 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,500. 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 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $640
• Certified translations and document copies: $145
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Jade
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You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Jose
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of San Jose
Take care, Jade. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from San Jose.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mendoza but we're thinking of you
Sending love, Jade. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours!