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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Wafula's family reunification petition
Help Wafula cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $505. 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 $505 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $410
• Filing and biometrics fees: $80
• Certified translations and document copies: $10
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Wafula
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Sending strength, Wafula. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!