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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Valentina's family reunification petition
A family reunification petition deadline is approaching and Valentina can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,150. 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.
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 $3,150 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $630
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85
• Attorney retainer: $2,435
Thanks for being kind about this.
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hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
hang in there, Valentina. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.
Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Madrid this morning
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.