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

Joseph needs $4,700 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the November deadline.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,214 views
Joseph P. Scott
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Bakersfield
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,700. 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 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 $4,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,650 • Filing and biometrics fees: $590 • Certified translations and document copies: $250 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $210 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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  • Paolo W. SorianoAddress verified

    rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

    • Souad Jamila ShakerPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Joseph. Shared this with my family. All the best!

      • Jemima Twum

        thinking of you, Joseph. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Araceli T. HernándezVerified organization

          wishing you the best, Joseph. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

          • Cláudio Flávio Machado

            stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

            • Ryan Obrien

              I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Birmingham.

              • Jorge Paulo Silva

                Sending good thoughts, Joseph. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                • Vani K. Chauhan

                  Your post was clear and honest. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.

                  • Tanvir Mahin Sikder

                    you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Columbus!

                    • Ana Aparecida DiasID verified

                      Stay strong, Joseph. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Albany.

                      • Kevin Ssebuliba Shayo

                        wishing you the best, Joseph. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

                        • Kiara P. TripathiID verified

                          sending strength, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Shubra this morning. Greetings from Shubra.

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