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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Urvashi's family reunification petition
Urvashi needs $600 for filing fees and representation in a family reunification petition before the July deadline.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for July, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Kochi 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 $600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $75
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $10
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Urvashi
Updates from Urvashi
Quick update: $93 raised so far (16%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($48). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Lapu-Lapu.
thinking of you, Urvashi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.