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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Vishal's asylum application

Vishal needs $2,950 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the June deadline.

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Vishal N. Awasthi
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Fort Worth
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,950. 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 $2,950 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $230 • Attorney retainer: $2,500 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $220 I hope life is good to you. - Vishal
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Vishal

  1. Update from Fort Worth: I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. We're at 76% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $1,473 raised so far (50%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and we've started the first stage. - Vishal

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    “Hope it all works out. My neighbor told me about this one. - Athens”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Kolkata”

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  • Orlando J. Salvador🇵🇭Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Mikael Lindström

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

    • Githinji Wekesa

      keep going, Vishal. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

      • Ariana L. Moore

        So sorry you're going through this, Vishal. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

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