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

Sophia needs $3,300 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the October deadline.

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Sophia W. Barnett
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Derry
I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,300. 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 Derry Welcome 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 $3,300 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,350 • Filing and biometrics fees: $850 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $100 Glad we found this place. - Sophia
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Sophia

  1. 89% there. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Update from Derry: I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($1,364). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Phúc Khang Luong

    Rooting for you, Sophia. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Juiz de Fora.

    • Joko Zulkifli MaulanaPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family, Sophia. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Emon Shafiq Talukder

        This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Kadıköy.

        • Léo Gerard

          Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Derry.

          • Mihret Yilma

            Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Derry

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