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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Walker's citizenship application
Walker needs $3,350 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the August deadline.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,350. 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 Anaheim Welcome 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 $3,350 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $650
• Certified translations and document copies: $110
• Attorney retainer: $2,590
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Walker
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You're not alone, Walker. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you, Walker. Hope you get there.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Anaheim.
Wishing you peace, Walker. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Anaheim
sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Good luck, Walker. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care