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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Silvia's family reunification petition
Help Silvia cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
🇪🇸 29076, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain1,940 views
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,750. 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 $1,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,150
• Filing and biometrics fees: $490
• Certified translations and document copies: $60
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
Thanks for being kind about this.
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sending strength. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Gdynia.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Málaga!
Thank you. If you're in Málaga I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Thinking of you, Silvia. Your post was clear and honest. After 19 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
sending good thoughts, Silvia. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Thinking of Málaga!