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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Walter's citizenship application

Walter needs $2,650 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the September deadline.

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Walter S. Simpson
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Baton Rouge
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,650. 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 $2,650 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,550 • Filing and biometrics fees: $760 • Certified translations and document copies: $190 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Walter

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3.8(6 reviews)

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  • Hina Mai Suzuki🇯🇵Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Thành Quang Ngo🇻🇳Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Ezekiel G. Pickett🇬🇧Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    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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    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Walter!

      • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. attorney retainer comes first ($1,550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

    • You're not alone, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!

      • good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Gwagwalada!

          • Travis JacksonPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Walter. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Newcastle upon Tyne this morning. All the best

            • Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best

              • take care, Walter. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

                • Shared this with my family. After 19 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                  • Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Lviv

                    • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Baton Rouge.

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