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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Sami's family reunification petition

Sami needs $2,450 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the November deadline.

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Sami Waleed Bouzid
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San Diego
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,450. 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 Diego 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 $2,450 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,850 • Filing and biometrics fees: $280 • Certified translations and document copies: $250 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Sami

  1. Update from San Diego: the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “You got this. Thought of Sami all day after reading this. - Setagaya”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Sami all day after reading this. - Pasig”

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    “All the best. My cousin told me about this one. - Kraków”

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    “Only $30 but hope it helps. - Mardan”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Rochester”

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    “All the best. My neighbor told me about this one. - Toronto”

  • Jordan J. Tate 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Stay strong. Thought of Sami all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
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    Patient and understanding

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  • hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

    • Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Gazipur.

      • Sending good thoughts, Sami. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Sacramento

          • Hope things get better soon, Sami. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 6 people at work.

            • Indah Okta SiahaanID verifiedPhoto verified

              Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Osaka.

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