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Legal fees for Gianna's asylum application in Glasgow
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Gianna can't afford the lawyer.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom42 views
I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for February, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,900. 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 the Glasgow Community Legal 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 $2,900 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,850
• Filing and biometrics fees: $640
• Certified translations and document copies: $260
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Sending love, Gianna. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Glasgow.