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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Raquel's family reunification petition
Raquel needs $1,200 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the November deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,200. 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 the São Paulo 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 $1,200 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $940
• Filing and biometrics fees: $200
• Certified translations and document copies: $40
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Take care, Raquel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of São Paulo.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope things get better soon, Raquel. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Raquel. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
sending good thoughts, Raquel. Shared this with my family.
Sending good thoughts, Raquel. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
Wishing you peace, Raquel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Raquel. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Contagem.