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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Wendy's family reunification petition
Help Wendy cover the fees of a family reunification petition so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,250. 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 Memphis 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 $3,250 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,500
• Filing and biometrics fees: $550
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Noida.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wendy.
Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $2,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.
Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Saint Petersburg
thanks for sharing this, Wendy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Thanks for sharing this, Wendy. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
thanks for sharing this, Wendy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Memphis
Thinking of you and your family, Wendy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Hamilton donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Hamilton.