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Legal fees for Hazel's citizenship application in Manchester
Help Hazel cover the fees of a citizenship application so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,400. 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 Manchester 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 $3,400 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $130
• Attorney retainer: $2,650
• Filing and biometrics fees: $620
Thank you for reading my story.
- Hazel
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Stay strong, Hazel. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 31 people at work.
Sending love, Hazel. Your post was clear and honest. After 25 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Dortmund
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