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

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

🇺🇸 92852, Anaheim, California, United States3,482 views
Pamela J. Thompson
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for January, 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 Anaheim 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,750 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,750 • Filing and biometrics fees: $550 • Certified translations and document copies: $300 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  • Noa Adi FriedmanID verified

    Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Karachi.

    • Dilara Bozkurt

      So sorry you're going through this, Pamela. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

      • Aarav T. YadavAddress verified

        Sending strength, Pamela. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Dhaka.

        • Moin Zain Mirza

          Hope it all works out, Pamela. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 22 people at work. Thinking of Anaheim

          • Ramesh D. Singh

            Wishing you the best, Pamela. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

            • Sayali A. Thakkar

              So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

              • Camila Simone Barbosa

                Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Gujranwala

                • Marta Maria Mazur

                  Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Anaheim

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