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Legal fees for Hellen's residency renewal in Nairobi
Help Hellen cover the fees of a residency renewal so She can stay with her family.
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I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Nairobi 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 $800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $660
• Filing and biometrics fees: $75
• Certified translations and document copies: $15
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
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- Orly Hannah Weiss 🇮🇱 · $100
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- Sophie E. Hunter 🇬🇧 · $66
“Only $66 but hope it helps. - Dundee”
- Maina Victor Mwende 🇹🇿 · $50
“Best of luck. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kinondoni”
- Leo S. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $25
“Get well soon. Hope the December deadline works out. - Makati”
- Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $20
“Blessings. My neighbor told me about this one. - Bang Khen”
- Chidinma Grace Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $20
- Jesse Finn De Bruijn 🇳🇱 · $10
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- Chebet Faith Athumani 🇹🇿 · $5
“You got this. Thought of Hellen all day after reading this. - Kinondoni”
- Beatriz P. Cordero 🇪🇸 · $5
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Best of luck, Hellen. This could happen to any of us.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!
Sending strength, Hellen. Looking forward to the next update. After 21 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
sending strength, Hellen. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 32 people at work
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Zanzibar City