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Legal fees for Craig's residency renewal in Soweto
Help Craig cover the fees of a residency renewal so He can stay with his family.
🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,700 views
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $550. 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 Soweto 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.
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 $550 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40
• Attorney retainer: $480
• Certified translations and document copies: $30
With deep gratitude,
Craig
Updates from Craig
Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($410). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Small update. $313 so far, I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
Quick update: $38 raised so far (7%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Medellín this morning. Take care.