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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Marisa's family reunification petition
Marisa needs $2,300 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the October deadline.
🇮🇹 Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy2,434 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 the Bergamo Community Legal 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 $2,300 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,550
• Filing and biometrics fees: $460
• Certified translations and document copies: $140
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Marisa
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Sending good thoughts, Marisa. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Marisa?
Thank you. If you're in Bergamo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Sending good thoughts, Marisa. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Marisa. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together!
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Indore.
Sending love, Marisa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Keep going, Marisa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.