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Legal fees for Beatriz's asylum application in Campinas

An asylum application deadline is approaching and Beatriz can't afford the lawyer.

🇧🇷 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil2,855 views
Beatriz Edilene Pinto
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Campinas
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $900. 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 $900 goes: • Attorney retainer: $640 • Filing and biometrics fees: $155 • Certified translations and document copies: $45 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $60 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Beatriz

Updates from Beatriz

  1. Quick update: $551 raised so far (61%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 37% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Abbottabad”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Xalapa”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Manila”

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    “Good luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Santos”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Beatriz all day after reading this. - Cox's Bazar”

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  • Adnan PashaPhoto verified

    Shared this with my family. Thinking of Campinas

    • Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Love from Miami.

      • Thủy Mai PhanPhoto verified

        thinking of you and your family, Beatriz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Campinas.

          • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted

            • Rooting for you, Beatriz. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from San Nicolás de los Garza

              • Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Khon Kaen

                • Take care, Beatriz. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Cairo donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Cairo.

                  • Sending good thoughts, Beatriz. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                    • Hope things get better soon, Beatriz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together

                      • This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Campinas!

                        • thanks for sharing this, Beatriz. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

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