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Legal fees for Genesis's citizenship application in Columbia

A citizenship application deadline is approaching and Genesis can't afford the lawyer.

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Genesis E. Perry
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Columbia
I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,400. 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 Columbia 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 $2,400 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,350 • Filing and biometrics fees: $670 • Certified translations and document copies: $155 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $225 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Genesis

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  • Teodora SerbanPhoto verified

    sending good thoughts, Genesis. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

    • hope this works out for you. Love from Ciudad de México.

      • Thinking of you and your family, Genesis. Shared it with a few friends.

        • Pallavi A. SolankiQuestionID verified

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Genesis!

          • Genesis E. PerryOwnerAnswer

            It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $1,350, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

        • wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

          • Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bengaluru donated after I showed her your page. Love from Bengaluru

            • Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Aurora so I could bring a meal. Greetings from San Jose.

              • Stay strong, Genesis. I hope things turn around soon.

                • Aoi Aoi NakagawaPhoto verified

                  Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City

                  • Thinking of you and your family, Genesis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Genesis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                      • good luck, Genesis. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

                        • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care

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