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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Marisol's residency renewal

Marisol needs $1,550 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the August deadline.

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Marisol G. Guerrero
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Móstoles
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,550. 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. 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 $1,550 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125 • Attorney retainer: $1,300 • Certified translations and document copies: $125 With deep gratitude, Marisol
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Marisol

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($280 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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RecentTop gifts
  • George Armah 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Marisol all day after reading this. - Obuasi”

  • Ricardo Bruno Siqueira 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Ariel Segal 🇮🇱 · $200
  • Henri Léo Baron 🇫🇷 · $100

    “Hang in there. Thought of Marisol all day after reading this.”

  • Ramon P. Mabini 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Zewditu Yeshi Kassa 🇪🇹 · $10
  • Dorcas Wanjiru Byaruhanga 🇺🇬 · $5

    “God bless. Hope the August deadline works out. - Kampala”

  • Inés W. Castillo 🇦🇷 · $40.50
  • Tejas H. Ranade 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Erlangga Oky Tan 🇮🇩 · $5

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Marisol all day after reading this. - Bogor”

  • Irene Mercy Maina 🇺🇬 · $100

    “Every little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Kampala”

  • Diego D. Chávez 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Roberto Sorrentino 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Leonardo Otávio Miranda 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Ratul Faruk Akter 🇧🇩 · $25

    “Blessings. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Narayanganj”

  • Gleb Baranov 🇷🇺 · $20
  • Adewale Obinna Obi 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Clara Langley 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Blessings. Small amount but sent with love. - Derry”

  • Harini B. Nadar 🇮🇳 · $53
  • Jacob E. Hughes 🇺🇸 · $10

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  • Imam Galih Siregar

    wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

    • Manisha G. Garg

      Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Haarlem.

      • Ramón H. FrancoID verified

        Keep going, Marisol. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • Chinedu Ibrahim Quadri

          You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Móstoles

          • Sergio G. Velasco

            keep going, Marisol. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Fabio CostaPhoto verified

              Keep going. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

              • Shirin Rina BhuiyanPhoto verified

                Keep going, Marisol. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                • Sita D. Maurya

                  Good luck. Hope you get there. Thinking of Móstoles!

                  • Gabriella BarnesPhoto verified

                    Thanks for sharing this, Marisol. Your post was clear and honest.

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