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Legal fees for Christopher's family reunification petition in Swansea

Help Christopher cover the fees of a family reunification petition so He can stay with his family.

🇬🇧 Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom1,447 views
Christopher Walker
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Swansea
I'm facing a family reunification petition. 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 Swansea Welcome 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,700 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,950 • Certified translations and document copies: $170 • Filing and biometrics fees: $580 If you're reading this, thank you. - Christopher
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Christopher

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,133 in total) the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($772 in total) I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. 9% there. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Sayali L. NaikPhoto verified

    Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Coimbatore this morning.

    • Mega Rahman

      rooting for you, Christopher. This could happen to any of us

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