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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Liliana's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Liliana can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,850. 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 $2,850 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,050
• Filing and biometrics fees: $490
• Certified translations and document copies: $260
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
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wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 21 people at work. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Liliana. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Minneapolis.
sending love, Liliana. Hope this works out for you. Love from London
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Jaipur.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Best of luck, Liliana. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.