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

Sebastian needs $3,700 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the November deadline.

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Sebastian G. Sanders
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Miami
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,700. 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 $3,700 goes: โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $85 โ€ข Filing and biometrics fees: $800 โ€ข Attorney retainer: $2,815 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Sebastian

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    โ€œHope it all works out. Been where you're, it gets better. - San Diegoโ€

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    โ€œOnly $25 but hope it helps. - Los Angelesโ€

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  • Santiago E. George ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $26

    โ€œGod bless. Thought of Sebastian all day after reading this.โ€

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    โ€œWishing you the best - Worcesterโ€

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    โ€œAll the best! - Kazanโ€

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  • Manon LaineQuestion

    Will you pay the attorney directly?

    • Sebastian G. SandersOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      I get the payout and then pay the attorney. Every payment goes in the updates. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • So sorry you're going through this, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Philadelphia this morning. God bless.

    • Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Gwagwalada!

      • Any update on how things are going in Miami?

        • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update.

          • do you have the court notice you could share with the moderators?

            • Sebastian G. SandersOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              I do, the court notice is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Good question.

          • Stay strong, Sebastian. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Sending strength, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Mangaluru.

              • hang in there, Sebastian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best

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