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Legal fees for Cheng's family reunification petition in San Diego
Help Cheng cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a family reunification petition. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,000. 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 the San Diego Community Legal 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.
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 $1,000 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $85
• Filing and biometrics fees: $650
• Certified translations and document copies: $265
Thank you for reading my story.
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Hang in there, Cheng. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. All the best