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Legal fees for Edson's asylum application in Belo Horizonte

Edson needs $1,400 for filing fees and representation in an asylum application before the December deadline.

🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil2,461 views
Edson Gustavo Cunha
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Belo Horizonte
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,400. 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. 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 $1,400 goes: • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50 • Filing and biometrics fees: $210 • Attorney retainer: $1,140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Edson
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Edson

  1. We're at 9% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward filing and biometrics fees. More news soon.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 7 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $236 raised so far (17%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “You got this. Thought of Edson all day after reading this. - New Delhi”

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  • Raúl J. Navarro

    Keep going, Edson. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

    • Shweta N. Garg

      So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.

      • Vasyl Evgeny Bondarenko

        Looking forward to the next update. After 7 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.

        • Francisco D. Ibáñez

          Sending good thoughts, Edson. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Brooklyn donated after I showed her your page.

          • Irmak Ebru Çiftçi

            Sending love, Edson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from San Jose

            • Mustafa Murat YalçınPhoto verified

              Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

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