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Legal fees for Gizem's residency renewal in İzmir

Gizem needs $1,100 for filing fees and representation in a residency renewal before the October deadline.

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Gizem Karakaya
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İzmir
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,100. 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 $1,100 goes: • Attorney retainer: $900 • Filing and biometrics fees: $170 • Certified translations and document copies: $25 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $5 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Gizem
#legal#immigration#family

Updates from Gizem

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.

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  • Tetiana Anastasia RudenkoQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Gizem?

    • Gizem KarakayaOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about attorney retainer, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Njoroge Mussa Urassa

    a colleague of mine might know someone for this in İzmir. I'll ask around and let you know

    • Waylon W. Ruiz

      keep going. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Lahore.

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