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

Help Mia cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.

🇺🇸 32850, Orlando, Florida, United States1,108 views
Mia R. Schultz
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Orlando
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. 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 Orlando 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,750 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,550 • Filing and biometrics fees: $780 • Certified translations and document copies: $175 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $245 Glad we found this place. - Mia

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  1. Update from Orlando: I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Mia

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    “Thought of Mia all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mérida

    • thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Mumbai.

      • sending strength, Mia. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Orlando

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