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Legal fees for Aurélie's citizenship application in Paris

Aurélie needs $2,700 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the November deadline.

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Aurélie Nathalie Maillard
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Paris
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,700. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,950 • Filing and biometrics fees: $350 • Certified translations and document copies: $200 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $200 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Aurélie

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  • This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Rome

    • Best of luck, Aurélie. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Aurélie. Your post was clear and honest

        • Stay strong, Aurélie. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

          • praying for you, Aurélie. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aurélie.

              • Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $1,950. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

            • Hope it all works out, Aurélie. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

              • Wishing you peace, Aurélie. Hope you get there. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                • Thinking of you, Aurélie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

                  • take care, Aurélie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                    • take care. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

                      • Hang in there, Aurélie. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

                        • Bohdan DavydovPhoto verified

                          you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Miami donated after I showed her your page.

                          • Sending love, Aurélie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                            • Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                              • Hope it all works out, Aurélie. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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