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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Martine's family reunification petition

A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Martine cannot afford the lawyer.

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Martine Jade Mathieu
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Metz
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,100. 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 $3,100 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,250 • Filing and biometrics fees: $680 • Certified translations and document copies: $115 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55 Thank you so much. - Martine
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Martine

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 1% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 1% there. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Thank you.

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  • Ayaan T. LuthraQuestion

    Any update on how things are going in Metz?

    • Hiroshi Akira Fujii

      Rooting for you, Martine. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Swapnil P. Joshi

        Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ann Arbor.

        • Ssebuliba Kevin Kioko

          wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

          • Onur Emre Bulut

            Take care, Martine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Fatima Kehinde Nwankwo

              Sending strength, Martine. Shared this with my family. All the best.

              • Imran C. Naicker

                Stay strong. Shared this with my family. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                • Valentina L. GarciaPhoto verified

                  Thanks for sharing this, Martine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 40 people at work

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