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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Sebastián's asylum application
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Sebastián can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,450. 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 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 $3,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $460
• Certified translations and document copies: $75
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $265
Thank you so much.
- Sebastián
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Best of luck, Sebastián. Hope you get there. Love from Fort Worth.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Montgomery!
Thank you. If you're in Montgomery I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you peace, Sebastián. Hope you get there. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Takoradi.
Thinking of you and your family, Sebastián. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.