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Legal fees for Aarti's citizenship application in Mumbai
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Aarti can't afford the lawyer.
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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 $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 the Mumbai Community Legal 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 $650 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $460
• Filing and biometrics fees: $145
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Aarti
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