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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Komal's citizenship application
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Komal can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $350. 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $350 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $95
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $30
• Attorney retainer: $225
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- Komal
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you're not alone, Komal. Shared it with a few friends!
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!