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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 States4,169 views
Jade T. Sutton
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San Jose
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
#legal#immigration#family

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  • Folake Kemi Adebayo

    You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Jose

    • Doris S. Long

      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

      • Luke M. Henderson

        Take care, Jade. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from San Jose.

        • Iván F. Salazar

          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

          • Evans Mwangi Ngowi

            Sending love, Jade. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours!

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