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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Leila's asylum application
Leila needs $2,100 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the July deadline.
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia1,154 views
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,100. 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 Riyadh Welcome 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.
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 $2,100 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125
• Filing and biometrics fees: $330
• Attorney retainer: $1,645
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Keep going, Leila. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Phuket.
Hope it all works out, Leila. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Mumbai.
Sending strength, Leila. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Stay strong, Leila. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Wishing you the best, Leila. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.
Hang in there, Leila. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Riyadh.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Miami this morning. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Leila. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Jakarta but we're thinking of you