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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Karina's residency renewal
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Karina can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Ciudad de México 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $800 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $35
• Attorney retainer: $720
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
With deep gratitude,
Karina
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thanks for sharing this, Karina. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
thanks for sharing this, Karina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!
Stay strong, Karina. Hope this works out for you.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Zaria