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

A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Mateo can't afford the lawyer.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain621 views
Mateo A. Muñoz
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Madrid
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 Madrid 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. 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 $2,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,850 • Filing and biometrics fees: $420 • Certified translations and document copies: $50 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $80 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mateo

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