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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Mariam's residency renewal
Mariam needs $2,000 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the August deadline.
🇳🇱 Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands2,812 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,000. 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 $2,000 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,700
• Certified translations and document copies: $155
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $145
Thank you for reading my story.
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How is Mariam doing now?
Best of luck, Mariam. This could happen to any of us
So sorry you're going through this, Mariam. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mariam?
Thank you. If you're in Haarlem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings
Sending love, Mariam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Greetings from Makati.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Padua
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. God bless.