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Legal fees for Arthur's residency renewal in Ottawa

Help Arthur cover the fees of a residency renewal so He can stay with his family.

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Arthur Louis Barbier
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Ottawa
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,350. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,450 • Filing and biometrics fees: $790 • Certified translations and document copies: $110 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Arthur

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($295 in total) I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($165 in total) the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 2% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Best of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Sheffield”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Arthur all day after reading this. - Caloocan”

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  • Anthony Smith🇨🇦Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Humaira Eman Pasha🇵🇰Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Hamisi Wafula Ouma🇹🇿Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Gabriele Vogt

    Best of luck, Arthur. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

    • Payal Prajapati

      It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Fort Worth.

      • Sofia Alyona Soloviev

        Thanks for sharing this, Arthur. Looking forward to the next update. After 28 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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