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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Mason's asylum application

An asylum application deadline is approaching and Mason can't afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 90006, Los Angeles, California, United States2,255 views
Mason R. Powers
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Los Angeles
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for November, 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 the Los Angeles 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 $3,100 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $110 • Attorney retainer: $2,250 • Filing and biometrics fees: $740 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Mason

  1. Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Los Angeles: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Soledad H. Ramos

    Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Esteban T. MaldonadoPhoto verified

      thinking of you and your family, Mason. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update

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        Sending strength. Shared this with my family. Love from Mbarara.

        • Amelia D. Rice

          looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Los Angeles

          • Fitri Dewi Lie

            Keep going, Mason. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Los Angeles.

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              Thinking of you and your family, Mason. Hope this works out for you

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                hope it all works out, Mason. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out

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