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Legal fees for Ahmed's citizenship application in Soweto
Ahmed needs $250 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the October deadline.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa820 views
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $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 Soweto 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.
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 $250 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $170
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $15
• Certified translations and document copies: $65
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ahmed
Updates from Ahmed
Good news. Because of your gifts ($90 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 4% thanks to 1 of you. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. More news soon.
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