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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Marijke's family reunification petition
Marijke needs $800 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the July deadline.
🇳🇱 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands609 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Amsterdam 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $800 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $170
• Filing and biometrics fees: $480
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
Thank you for reading my story.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marijke
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. court-appointed interpreter and travel is the biggest at $170. Ask me anything else.
praying for you, Marijke. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Newport
Keep going, Marijke. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
praying for you, Marijke. This could happen to any of us. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless.