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Legal fees for Anjali's citizenship application in San Francisco
A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Anjali 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 $4,000. 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 San Francisco 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.
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 $4,000 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,700
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
• Certified translations and document copies: $150
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Anjali.
Sending love, Anjali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Leicester
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Rawalpindi but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Rawalpindi.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Francisco.
hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!
Rooting for you, Anjali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Love from Gatineau
hang in there, Anjali. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.