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Legal fees for Benoît's citizenship application in Lyon

Benoît needs $2,400 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the January deadline.

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Benoît Jean Fernandez
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Lyon
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for January, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 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 $2,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,850 • Filing and biometrics fees: $280 • Certified translations and document copies: $140 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Benoît
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Updates from Benoît

  1. 2% there. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Update from Lyon: the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. We're at 0% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Pietro Matteo Pellegrino

    Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope January is when things finally get easier.

    • Neelam K. Chopra

      Take care, Benoît. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Khadija Noor Taha

        Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

        • Caio Daniel Almeida

          Sending love, Benoît. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you

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