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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Raúl's asylum application

Raúl needs $700 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the May deadline.

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Raúl B. Treviño
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San Cristóbal de las Casas
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $700. 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas 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 $700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $370 • Filing and biometrics fees: $260 • Certified translations and document copies: $50 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20 Thank you so much. - Raúl
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Raúl

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($201 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Hasan Mizanur Roy

    Rooting for you, Raúl. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

    • Folake Modupe Lawal

      Hope it all works out, Raúl. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Jimena H. Rojas

        so sorry you're going through this, Raúl. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Omar Saif SiddiqueQuestion

          Any update on how things are going in San Cristóbal de las Casas?

          • Karthik R. Narayanan

            it takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of San Cristóbal de las Casas.

            • Sri Dian Simanjuntak

              Sending strength, Raúl. Looking forward to the next update.

              • Miguel L. Zamora

                sending love, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • Beatriz A. Chávez

                  Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

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