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Legal fees for Claire's asylum application in Sacramento
Claire needs $1,750 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the September deadline.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,750. 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 $1,750 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $200
• Attorney retainer: $1,450
• Certified translations and document copies: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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looking forward to the next update. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Sacramento.
Stay strong, Claire. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Hope things get better soon, Claire. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
rooting for you, Claire. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best.
Stay strong, Claire. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Sacramento.
thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Sacramento.
Wishing you the best, Claire. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Siliguri but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Praying for you, Claire. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.