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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Murilo's citizenship application
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Murilo can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $900. 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 Petrópolis 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 $900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $195
• Certified translations and document copies: $55
With deep gratitude,
Murilo
Updates from Murilo
Good news. Because of your gifts ($118 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Petrópolis: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($43 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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thinking of you, Murilo. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kadıköy
Good luck, Murilo. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Good luck, Murilo. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Savar but we're thinking of you. God bless.