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

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

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Samira Mahmoud
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for August, 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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: โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $105 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $150 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $445 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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