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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Mukasa's family reunification petition
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Mukasa can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $200. 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 Nairobi 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 $200 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $115
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Mukasa
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rooting for you, Mukasa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Corpus Christi.
Praying for you, Mukasa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Best of luck, Mukasa. Hope you get there. Take care.
wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kazan.