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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Terry's citizenship application
Terry needs $2,800 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the July deadline.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,800. 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 $2,800 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $175
• Attorney retainer: $2,350
• Certified translations and document copies: $275
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Terry
Quick update: $321 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
4% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Terry
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“Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Albany”
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Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
You're not alone, Terry. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Riverside so I could bring a meal.
Sending love, Terry. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mangaluru but we're thinking of you. Blessings.