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Legal fees for Júlia's asylum application in São Paulo
An asylum application deadline is approaching and Júlia can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing an asylum application. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $250. 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 São Paulo 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 $250 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $125
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55
• Certified translations and document copies: $70
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Júlia
Thank you all. We're at 86% now ($216). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $110 raised so far (44%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
30% there. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
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Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Paarl this morning. Blessings