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Legal fees for Addison's citizenship application in Manchester

A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Addison can't afford the lawyer.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom1,259 views
Addison L. Berry
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Manchester
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,500. 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 Manchester 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 $1,500 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125 • Certified translations and document copies: $160 • Attorney retainer: $1,215 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Addison

  1. Update from Manchester: I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. We're at 60% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($310 in total) I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the November deadline works out. - Latina”

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    “Praying for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Caxias do Sul”

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    “Thought of Addison all day after reading this. - Campinas”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Addison all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Buenos Aires”

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  • Anyango Mercy Athumani

    Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

    • Lotte Noor Kuipers

      Take care, Addison. This could happen to any of us.

      • Gunawan Rudi Sihombing

        Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Omer Kamran Jilani

          hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 15 people at work. All the best.

          • Easton T. Palmer

            Keep going, Addison. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

            • Yetunde Omolara ShittuVerified organization

              Take care, Addison. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

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