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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Jyoti's residency renewal
Jyoti needs $400 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the August deadline.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $400. 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 $400 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $250
• Filing and biometrics fees: $90
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20
Thanks for reading all this.
- Jyoti
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You're not alone, Jyoti. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
thinking of you, Jyoti. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Cape Coast but we're thinking of you. Love from Cape Coast.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jyoti?
Thank you. If you're in Dwarka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Praying for you, Jyoti. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Anaheim donated after I showed her your page.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Cape Town but we're thinking of you. Love from Cape Town.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless.