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Legal fees for Aria's residency renewal in Auckland
A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Aria can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 Auckland 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 $3,400 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $500
• Certified translations and document copies: $175
• Attorney retainer: $2,725
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Hope things get better soon, Aria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Auckland.
looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 4 people at work. Take care
Take care, Aria. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Auckland
Hang in there, Aria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Heliopolis.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aria
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. filing and biometrics fees is the biggest at $500. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Auckland!
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Toulouse this morning
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Hope it all works out, Aria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings