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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Lilian's citizenship application
Lilian needs $550 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the July deadline.
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya87 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $550. 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 $550 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $470
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
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You're not alone, Lilian. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Sending strength, Lilian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
thinking of you, Lilian. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.