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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Sorcha's residency renewal
Help Sorcha cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,600. 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 Dublin 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,950
• Filing and biometrics fees: $400
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $135
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sorcha
Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $1,950. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Good luck, Sorcha. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Brescia.
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Sorcha. Gave what I could, wish it was more.