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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Shirley's residency renewal
Shirley needs $2,250 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the February deadline.
🇺🇸 Augusta, Georgia, United States2,031 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,250. 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 the Augusta Community Legal 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 $2,250 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,400
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55
• Filing and biometrics fees: $795
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Shirley
Wanted to say thank you properly. 78% funded and I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $310 raised so far (14%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Jae-hyun Young-ho Kim 🇰🇷 · $5
- Favour Amaka Ekwueme 🇳🇬 · $5
- Aditya Iwan Prasetyo 🇮🇩 · $100
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“Only $58 but hope it helps. - Akron”
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“God bless. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - Mombasa”
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“Hope this helps. Thought of Shirley all day after reading this. - București”
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rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Adama.
best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Dallas
Sending strength, Shirley. Hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!
take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. All the best.